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HSD Releases 2018 Annual Report

July 3, 2019

2018 was a remarkable year! We elected a new mayor, prepared for changes in the HSD directorship with the departure of Catherine Lester, and experienced growth in our budget and staff as well as changes to some long-standing programs. Instead of letting it slow us down, we focused on the work and our department’s core values of racial equity, results, stewardship, innovation, and our collective experience as employees. Together, we saw many successes. You’ll see this work and its impact described in our just-released 2018 Annual Report.

Filed Under: Investment Areas

HSD Launches Mayor Durkan’s Safe Parking Pilot by Supporting Full Utilization of Existing Program and Seeking Faith Community Partners to Expand Services

July 2, 2019

The Human Services Department (HSD) has moved forward with a partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (Urban League) and Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Ballard to support an existing program that helps people who are living in their cars connect to case management services and stable permanent housing. In her budget, which was approved by City Council, Mayor Durkan proposed a Safe Parking Pilot to help more people move into housing from vehicles. In addition, HSD will work with other faith community leaders across the City to fully implement the pilot to serve up to 30 households living in their cars.

Filed Under: Homelessness

The Human Services Department Announces Plan to Reduce LGBTQ Discrimination in the Homeless Response System

June 27, 2019

A plan to reduce discrimination and bias The Human Services Department (HSD) is excited to announce a plan to reduce bias and discrimination in the homeless response system toward LGBTQ-identified people experiencing homelessness. The plan, created in partnership in with the Ingersoll Gender Center and the Pride Foundation, identifies thirteen… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Homelessness

We’re making progress, together…

May 2, 2019

HSD’s expanded investments in effective homeless services and programs like enhanced shelter, prevention, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing have helped more than 4,000 households to move off the streets and into housing or to remain housed. Jason Johnson, acting director of Seattle’s Human Services Department, said the progress is… [ Keep reading ]

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Making Progress: more people moved from homelessness to housing in 2018

April 16, 2019

We’re making progress, together As the City addresses the crisis of homelessness, we are focused on helping people move off the streets and into permanent housing. More people served – 25,420 households served in 2018. An increase of 7% over 2017.

Filed Under: Homelessness

2018 Homeless Exits to Permanent Housing Up 30%

February 26, 2019

The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) released the final performance results of its homeless services programs for 2018. City-funded programs both saw an increase of households who were served (25,420 in 2018 vs. 23,768 in 2017) and in the number of exits to permanent housing (5,627) or households… [ Keep reading ]

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City Keeps Emergency Shelters Open For People Living Unsheltered

February 19, 2019

In the wake of severe and historic winter weather, the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) is extending its emergency shelter availability for people experiencing homelessness in collaboration with service providers and King County. As part of the City’s response to the most snow and accompanying freezing temperatures in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Homelessness

February 13 Severe Weather Updates

February 13, 2019

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) has expanded emergency resources in response to the winter weather event that is impacting the Seattle region, opening over 550 emergency beds during the snowstorms. HSD and King County Department of Community and Health services are coordinating with human services providers to… [ Keep reading ]

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February 12 Severe Weather Resources Update

February 12, 2019

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) has expanded emergency resources in response to the winter weather event that is impacting the Seattle region, opening over 550 emergency beds during the snowstorms. The City strongly encourages all individuals living unsheltered to utilize these shelter resources during these storms. HSD… [ Keep reading ]

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HSD Severe Weather Resources Update February 11th

February 11, 2019

The City of Seattle Human Services Department has expanded emergency resources in response to the winter weather event that is impacting the Seattle region. The City strongly encourages all individuals living unsheltered to go inside during this event. HSD has activated the following resources for people living unsheltered: Shelter and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Investment Areas