Individuals and families often face challenges when searching for and accessing the care that they need to be healthy. Little coordination between medical, behavioral health and social service organizations can lead to individuals and families having to navigate multiple fragmented systems to find the services they need. Building a Community Information Exchange HealthierHere, funded through … Continue reading Funding opportunity: Connect2 Community Network Catalyst Fund
Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program application deadline announced: Dec. 4, 2020
The King County Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program will close all tenant and landlord interest forms to new entries on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5 pm Pacific Standard Time. The application deadline is being put in place in order to allow time to process tenants and properties ahead of the December 30, 2020 … Continue reading Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program application deadline announced: Dec. 4, 2020
Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program Revises Program to Increase Support for Tenants and Landlords
King County launched its Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) in September, offering financial help for tenants and landlords in King County impacted by the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Tens of thousands of local residents are dealing with illness, lost income, and unemployment – all of which leaves them in danger of … Continue reading Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program Revises Program to Increase Support for Tenants and Landlords
Creating Accessible Virtual Meetings, Part 2: Meeting Participation
Written in partnership with Elizabeth Ralston, MPH, Consultant This is part 2 of the series we began with tips for marketing and planning logistics for accessible virtual meetings. In light of October's Disability Awareness Month and the continuing needs of the community, we are sharing these resources to encourage folks to be more inclusive in … Continue reading Creating Accessible Virtual Meetings, Part 2: Meeting Participation
Join DDECSD at their 31st Annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
King County’s annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD), is marking its 31st year! Join us on Monday, November 23, 2020, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. for this community conversation. On this special evening we’ll hear stories from community members and present King County’s related legislative … Continue reading Join DDECSD at their 31st Annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
Veterans Day: Our deepest gratitude for King County’s veterans
Here at the Department of Community and Human Services we are thankful every day for the service and sacrifice of King County’s veterans, servicemembers and their families. In honor of Veterans Day, Leon Richardson, Deputy Director of our Adult Services Division and administrator of the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) shares a message to thank … Continue reading Veterans Day: Our deepest gratitude for King County’s veterans