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HSD Seeks Applications from Agencies for Respite Services

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from entities interested in providing Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) Respite Services for older adults (60+) and adults (18+) with a functioning disability. A Request for Qualification (RFQ) posted on March 15, 2024 will invest in Respite Services to… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—Mary’s Place

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post highlights Mary’s Place. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community?… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Employee Spotlight—Dinah Stephens

Dinah Stephens is the Age Friendly Program Manager in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for two years. What is your role at Seattle Human Services?  I have the lucky job of managing Age Friendly Seattle. This citywide… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Announces $274,000 for Kinship Caregiver Support Services  

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from agencies interested in supporting kinship caregivers. A Request for Proposal (RFP) posted February 5 will invest in kinship caregiver support services to reduce physical and emotional stress due to caregiving so they can successfully age in their community. Kinship care includes relatives caring… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post highlights the YWCA’s Gender-Based Violence Services. What is the role your organization fulfills… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Employee Spotlight—Kaylee DiMaggio 

Kaylee DiMaggio is a Victim Support Team Supervisor in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Safe and Thriving Communities (STC) division. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for three years.  What is your role at Seattle Human Services?    I run the Victim Support Team (VST) within the Safe and Thriving… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell proclaims January 2024 Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January was proclaimed “Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Seattle” by Mayor Bruce Harrell.

HSD Announces $600K to Support Community Transportation for Older Adults

Updated 1/26/2024 The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from agencies interested in helping adults 60+ years of age maintain their quality of life and age in place by providing community transportation services. A Request for Proposal (RFP) posted January 17 will invest in community transportation… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Employee Spotlight—Eldad Mekuria

Eldad Mekuria is Human Services Coordinator in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division. She has worked on the Age Friendly Seattle Team since July 2022. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am currently the Human Services Coordinator for Seattle Human Services (HSD),… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—Byrd Barr Place

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community? We’re dedicated to creating an… [ Keep reading ]