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The City of Seattle augments employment services provided by the state Employment Security Department and other work force development programs that provide opportunities for homeless and other low-income individuals and families to learn skills and access the jobs they need to lift themselves out of poverty.

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department administers the Seattle Conservation Corps, a program that provides job training for homeless adults and work in a structured program to maintain and improve the City’s parks and other urban projects The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development administers a contract with the Seattle Jobs Initiative, a nonprofit, community-based organization that creates opportunities for low-income families to gain access to living-wage jobs.

The City started funding employment services in the mid-1980’s. The Seattle Human Services Department currently funds the CASA Latina Day Workers’ Center. Funding during funding cycles depends upon program performance and funding availability. In 2007, $141,017 was distributed; the 2008 allocation is $146,234.

Information

For more information about other employment programs for homeless and low-income people, please contact the 211 Community Information Line by dialing 211 or 1-800-621-4636.

If you don't need employment services but you have questions about Seattle Human Services Department program policy, call 206-684-0266 or e-mail emergencyservices@seattle.gov

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