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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Seattle (February 11, 2019) – The City continues to work to limit the impact of winter weather on residents and ensure access to critical services. The City is closely monitoring National Weather Service forecasts and preparing for additional snow during the day. The City re-activated its Emergency Operations Center today… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE FEBRUARY 10th: The Garfield Community Center shelter will remain open through Tuesday morning, February 12th. The Mary’s Place emergency family shelter will remain open through the coming storms this week. For access, call the King County Coordinated Family Intake Line at 206-245-1026. There is additional space to serve people… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATED: HSD is partnering with Mary’s Place to open a downtown emergency shelter for families. UPDATED: The severe weather shelter at Seattle Center will remain open through Sunday, February 17th. The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) opened a cold weather shelter on Sunday night, February 3rd that will… [ Keep reading ]
As furloughed federal workers across the country and across Seattle continue to be hurt by President Donald Trump’s partial shutdown of the federal government, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued a new Executive Order to help impacted federal employees with their utility payments. The partial shutdown began on December… [ Keep reading ]
The Human Services Department is pleased to announce the results of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Community Living Connections—a program that links older people, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to services. Community Living Connections provides a continuum of supports that enable people to live in their homes and… [ Keep reading ]
