Every May, the nation observes Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize the contributions of older adults, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to helping older adults thrive in their communities. The 2025 OAM national theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals … Continue reading Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL helps seniors remain stably housed in their communities
First Responders in King County Applaud Crisis Care Centers
A Crisis Care Center is a place for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis to go and receive urgent care. Funded by the voter-approved levy, anyone can walk into a Crisis Care Center 24/7 with or without insurance to get help and a path to recovery. Crisis Care Centers are also a … Continue reading First Responders in King County Applaud Crisis Care Centers
How King County is making affordable housing more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change
Across Washington and here in King County, we’re seeing the devastating impacts of a changing climate on our communities, from wildfires to heat waves, ice storms, and polluted air. In response, we’re helping communities become more resilient by supporting affordable housing that withstands extreme weather events and environmental challenges. The Southard in Tukwila is only … Continue reading How King County is making affordable housing more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change
So far in 2025: Five affordable housing openings and groundbreakings
Since the start of the year, five new affordable housing developments and one shelter have opened or begun construction. Vashon Island and three cities - Bellevue, Federal Way, and Seattle - all celebrated the start or opening of 841 new affordable homes, and the reopening of 25 shelter beds for adults in King County. Seniors, … Continue reading So far in 2025: Five affordable housing openings and groundbreakings
2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
The past year marked important milestones and successes for the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD). We made great strides in supporting children, young people and adults; bolstering the workforce who make the programs we do possible; and ensuring communities have access to the tools and resources they need to be successful. … Continue reading 2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 AM to 3 PM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building in Redmond. This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community … Continue reading Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29