SYEP Learn and Earn: Foundations program — Applications open through Oct. 15, 2025
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9/25
Paola Fernandez joined the Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services division in 2024. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Paola writes about her passion for guiding clients—many of whom have language [...]
9/24
September is Healthy Aging Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Across the nation, the number of people aged 65 and older has grown nearly five times faster than the general [...]
9/23
The City of Seattle Human Services Department announced today the launch a Request for Proposals (RFP) process that will provide nearly $15 million to advance a connected continuum of prevention, intervention and restoration related to community [...]
9/3
On a night to celebrate the accomplishments of youth from across the city, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns gathered for an End of Internship Celebration on Aug. 19 surrounded by glass containers of sea animals at the Seattle [...]
About Human Services
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. We advance our Vision and Mission by investing hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to more than 200 community-based organizations and programs that support strong and healthy communities.
We do this work in close collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Seattle City Council, King County, United Way of King County, Public Health—Seattle & King County, and many, many other regional partners. Learn more about HSD...
2,262,080 community meals served to low‐income and vulnerable populations in 2023
- 36,145 Utility Discount Program (UDP) customers enrolled—8,353 new to the program in 2023
- 485,806 home-delivered meals served to 2,309 individuals
- 326,728 dental and/or medical visits provided to low-income and vulnerable populations
- 295 youth participated in paid opportunities through the Seattle Youth Employment Program
- 7,294 survivors received domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or gender-based violence services
- 21,037 people contacted Community Living Connections