About Us
Overview
Welcome to the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD), where we're committed to enhancing the well-being of Seattle residents through strategic partnerships and resource delivery. With over 450 professionals and a nearly $400 million annual budget, our efforts are centered around:
- Funding the largest contribution to Seattle's safety net: We invest in community organizations and programs that support strong and healthy communities.
- Convening policymakers and thought leaders: We bring together leaders from various sectors and communities to engage in dialogue, share best practices, and develop solutions to complex human service challenges.
- Providing direct services: We provide direct services to the community through programs and services that empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential.
Our work is structured around five main divisions:
- Aging and Disability Services (ADS): We offer support for seniors and people with disabilities, including acting as the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County.
- Leadership and Administrative Division (LAD): Provides essential leadership, administrative, and financial management support.
- Safe and Thriving Communities (STC): Focuses on violence prevention, enhancing community safety, and support for crime survivors.
- Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE): Promotes the development of youth and families through various programs and services.
- Homelessness: With oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority contract, and some homelessness prevention and outreach contracts returning to the department, we are in the process of building out this renewed division.
Together, we're dedicated to investing in community-driven strategies, fostering service innovation, and advancing racial equity.