Erin Fenner Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports

Join the 35th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum 

King County’s Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD), is marking its 35th year!     Register Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Hilton DoubleTree Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, to hear from individuals with intellectual and developmental … Continue reading Join the 35th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum 

Erin Fenner Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports

Developmental Disabilities & Early Childhood Supports Division’s 2023 by the numbers 

The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) within the Department of Community and Human Services offers a range of programs and services to help children prenatal to five, their families, and caregivers; people with developmental disabilities and delays and their families, and community-based organizations.  In 2023 DDECS made strides on early learning and supports, community … Continue reading Developmental Disabilities & Early Childhood Supports Division’s 2023 by the numbers 

Erin Fenner Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports

Register Now for the Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum

King County is excited to host the 34th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum, which will be in person once again!   Doors open 6 pm Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at the Southcenter Hilton DoubleTree Suites on16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188.   Join us to hear from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and … Continue reading Register Now for the Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum

DCHS Behavioral Health and Recovery, Best Starts for Kids, Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports, MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund, Performance Measurement and Evaluation, Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

DCHS provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS annually administers more than $1 billion in public funds to ensure King County residents can access a broad range of services, including behavioral health treatment, housing, child care resources, education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults, veterans services, … Continue reading King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

DCHS Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports, Health Through Housing

Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program

A message from DCHS Director, Leo Flor on the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program:   “When he entered their private room and saw they had a small kitchen with a two-burner stove and a sink that spit out clear water, he called his mom in Afghanistan. “We have everything in here,” he [Ahmad] told her.”   … Continue reading Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program

mseligson Adult Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery, Children, Youth and Young Adults, Department of Community and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports, Housing and Community Development, Veterans and Military Family Services

Medicaid Unwinding is happening now – Here’s what you need to know  

Beginning June 1st, many King County residents enrolled in Apple Health will be at risk of losing their health insurance.   As the federal government ends the COVID emergency orders, states are raising awareness about the potential loss of Medicaid benefits.  It’s anticipated that over 100,000 people in King County could be at risk of losing … Continue reading Medicaid Unwinding is happening now – Here’s what you need to know