The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) released two funding opportunities for organizations that offer employment and community inclusion supports to people with developmental disabilities. Apply to the Individual Employment (IE) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)! Apply to the Community Inclusion (CI) Services RFQ! The initial application period for both RFQs will close on … Continue reading Now accepting applications for two funding opportunities: Individual Employment and Community Inclusion Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Catch up on the Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD) division hosted the 33rd annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum last week. Hundreds registered for the event, and more than 200 people attended and heard from community members, councilmembers, and state legislators. County officials, including King County Executive Dow Constantine … Continue reading Catch up on the Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
Neurodiversity and Youth Mental Health: resources and an upcoming legislative forum
Young people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences bring rich contributions to our community, and young people who are neurodivergent have essential perspectives and contributions that our community benefits from. Yet, people who are neurodiverse run into obstacles in a world built for people who are neurotypical. Those challenges are even more pronounced … Continue reading Neurodiversity and Youth Mental Health: resources and an upcoming legislative forum
This week! Join us for the 33rd annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
On Thursday, King County Department of Community and Human Serivices Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD) division is hosting the annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum. If you haven’t already registered, go here! The virtual event is on Join us on Thursday, November 17, from 7 to 8:30 pm. On this special evening we’ll hear … Continue reading This week! Join us for the 33rd annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
Funding opportunity: $50,000 to Provide Services to Immigrant and Refugee Families in Kent
The Department of Community and Human Services is pleased to release a Request For Proposals (RFP) with up to $50,000 in funding to provide services to immigrant and refugee families in Kent. This is a six-month grant between July 1 – December 31, 2022.
Looking back: Supporting King County’s communities in 2021
Last year, 2021, was a busy year in the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Staff and community partners launched a new program to help house homeless veterans, provided a safe place to isolate and quarantine from COVID-19, moved residents into the first Health Through Housing Hotel, ran two mass vaccination sites, provided rent … Continue reading Looking back: Supporting King County’s communities in 2021