This article was originally posted on UW News. A King County initiative that moved people out of homeless shelters and into hotel rooms earlier this year helped slow the transmission of coronavirus, according to early findings from a study of the intervention. The intervention also produced other benefits to the people who were relocated, say authors of … Continue reading Turning hotels into emergency shelter
Criminalized survivors: Domestic Violence Action Month
October is Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM), a month highlighting the need for support of our community members experiencing domestic violence. This year, due to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, survivors of domestic violence are likely at an increased risk of abuse and/or decreased access to critical supports. In addition to impacts of the … Continue reading Criminalized survivors: Domestic Violence Action Month
COVID-19 Child Care Support
Do you need help with child care costs? You may qualify for financial assistance to pay for child care if you live or work in King County, fall within income guidelines and your income, work schedule, or access to child care has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or you are an essential worker. Program eligibility Must be under 400% FPL Must live or work … Continue reading COVID-19 Child Care Support
Que puede esperar al quedarse en un centro de aislamiento y cuarentena del Condado de King
Vea este video para que sepa que puede esperar ver al hospedarse en uno de los centros de aislamiento y cuarentena del condado de King. Si necesita un lugar para aislarse o ponerse en cuarentena, le damos la bienvenida.
Plumbing problem forces temporary closure of Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site
Guests staying at the Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site were safely transported to the Issaquah location last night when plumbing and sewer problems made it impossible to continue operations there. Sufficient capacity was available at the isolation and quarantine center in Issaquah on Sept. 24 to welcome the relocated guests from Seattle, who will complete … Continue reading Plumbing problem forces temporary closure of Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site
King County moves swiftly to contain COVID-19 exposure
In response to wildfire smoke and poor air quality, King County opened a Clean Air Shelter in partnership with the City of Seattle on Friday, Sept. 11, to bring people experiencing homelessness indoors. Public Health – Seattle & King County contact tracing and case investigation have identified two people who tested positive for COVID-19 and … Continue reading King County moves swiftly to contain COVID-19 exposure