This year, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) is partnering with community groups from across King County to host a series of community conversations to receive YOUR input on issues related to the VSHSL as King County begins to plan for renewal of the VSHSL in 2023. These conversations are open to all … Continue reading We want to hear from you: VSHSL Community Conversations
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
Important Update on EPRAP Program in King County
Program Status Due to a lack of available funds, the King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) is no longer accepting new applications through the EPRAP registration process as of last night, at 11:59 p.m. King County provided notice of the anticipated closure of the registration process to new applicants on February 14. King … Continue reading Important Update on EPRAP Program in King County
Save the date: The VSHSL 2022 Summit is this spring!
For the first time, the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) will be hosting a summit for all VSHSL’s community partners! Who The VSHSL Summit is open to all VSHSL-funded partners. What The VSHSL Summit will offer an opportunity for VSHSL community partners to gather together, share experiences, engage in new trainings, and make … Continue reading Save the date: The VSHSL 2022 Summit is this spring!
King County Promise Request for Proposals (RFP) Launches Today!
Use this direct link to access the full RFP details and download the RFP documents. The Children, Youth, and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) of King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release the King County Promise (KCP) Partnerships Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP seeks eligible entities interested in forming Promise Partnerships to implement the KCP model for school … Continue reading King County Promise Request for Proposals (RFP) Launches Today!
Save the Date for King County Promise Request for Proposal (RFP) Release: February 17th
Nearly all jobs that yield a family wage in King County require a postsecondary credential. Young people understand this and want to further their education. But, only 30% of local students complete any kind of college credential by their mid-20s. For students of color, completion rates are even lower. To further understand why and to address this disparity, Puget … Continue reading Save the Date for King County Promise Request for Proposal (RFP) Release: February 17th