Links with more information about the Draft Communities Supporting Safe & Stable Housing Investment Plan: Here is the video of the Mayor's May 11 press conference recently posted on the Seattle Channel Web site. For a written summary, please see this news release. For a copy of the draft plan, plese visit this  [More]

Join us at this month's Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour on Thursday, May 17 from 10-11 a.m. at the Central Building. Learn about lesser-known programs and organizations in the community that help people keep their homes, bodies, and wallets healthier. For more information, download the flyer.  [More]

Mayor McGinn announced on Friday (May 11) the release of a draft six-year plan that lays out a new way for the City to help people in crisis and move individuals and families from homelessness to safe and stable housing. The Seattle Human Services Department’s (HSD) Draft Communities Supporting Safe & Stable  [More]

A recent Seattle Channel video on Seattle senior centers included information about City of Seattle/Human Services Department senior programs.   [More]

Seattle Times photographers offer a glimpse into one of HSD's funded program, the Somali Community Services of Seattle (SCSS). HSD's Aging & Disability Services funds their senior lunch program and exercise program. SCSS is a partner with Refugee Women's Alliance (the contractor). ADS also supports van transportation to and from the senior  [More]

Applications are now available for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with $40 in voucher checks that can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs throughout King County. Applicants must be King County residents age 60 or older (age 55  [More]

Our Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently recruiting for its Health Careers Youth Project. This is an educational opportunity that will allow youth to earn college credit and potentially earn their Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license. Accepted high school students will be enrolled in an eight-week summer quarter professional level nursing assistant certified  [More]

Mayor McGinn announces City funding awards to six community agencies for a job readiness training program for immigrant and refugee youth and their families. In January 2012, the Human Services Department (HSD) released a Request for Investment (RFI) in response to community feedback heard during Mayor's Youth & Families Initiative community meetings  [More]

We are seeking investment proposals from agencies/organizations interested in providing direct or contracted professional development services to early learning and school-age care programs, caregivers, and educators. We seek to contract with culturally responsive Professional Development Service Providers (PDSPs) who will ensure the delivery of best and promising professional development practices. The Service  [More]

Join us for a conversation with Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Patricia Hunter at the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Senior Coffee Hour. This month’s Coffee Hour will be held on Thursday, April 19, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Central Building, 810 3rd Ave., 1st floor. Ms. Hunter will discuss advocating  [More]