According to South King County data and decades of higher education research, a lack of individualized support is a main barrier to receiving a college education. That’s why programs like King County Promise prioritize building individualized supports. A cross-agency initiative designed to support young people with graduating and successfully transitioning to college or the career path of their choosing, … Continue reading King County Promise Highlights Early Progress for Students
The Department of Community and Human Services’ Veteran, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) is proud to announce the awardees for the FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization Strategy. Through this investment, 29 provider organizations across King County have been awarded over $3.8 million to strengthen and stabilize the human services workforce that supports our communities. These awards fund … Continue reading VSHSL Announces Awardees for the Levy’s Human Services Workforce Stabilization Strategy
This week, we announced $23.7 million for eight affordable housing developments across South King County, East King County, and the City of Seattle. Together, these investments will create 672 affordable homes, reflecting both the scale of the region’s housing demand and King County’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse … Continue reading King County Awards $23.7 Million to Eight Affordable Housing Developments, Creating 672 Homes Countywide
Our developmental delays and disabilities programs served almost 5,000 people across their lifespan in 2024. Learn about the different ways these services reach you and your community.
The Department of Community and Human Services is excited to share a new funding opportunity to support the construction of new Early Learning Facilities (ELF) or the expansion of existing facilities. Funding is available through the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) General Child Care Facilities Fund. This RFP is aimed at expanding and strengthening the early learning system in King County. Applications for the Request for … Continue reading New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County
As 2025 comes to a close, the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) reflects on a year marked by challenges and meaningful progress. Amid federal funding uncertainty, rising housing instability, and growing behavioral health needs, on top of an audit that underscores the need for more policies, procedures and infrastructure, DCHS focused … Continue reading 2025 Year in Review: How DCHS Helped Build Healthier, Thriving Communities Across King County