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6/25
Maria Langlais is a policy advisor with Aging and Disability Services, which sits within HSD as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Seattle and King County. In this role, Maria leads policy and advocacy strategies with [...]
6/24
More than 80,000 meals and snacks served in 2025 The City of Seattle’s Summer Meals Program returns June 24, 2026, offering free, nutritious meals to children and teens ages 1 through 18 at 50 sites across the city. No ID, proof of address, [...]
6/18
The City of Seattle is taking another step to help residents stay housed before they fall into homelessness.  As part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability agenda, the Seattle Human Services Department announced a new Request for Proposals for [...]
6/2
Youth voices are essential when it comes to conversations about student safety and mental health. That’s why Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Human Services Department (HSD) established a [...]

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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 in community-based organizations and programs that support strong and healthy communities.

We do this work in 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.

More than 2.8 million community meals served to low‐income and vulnerable populations in 2024

  • More than 34,000 Utility Discount Program (UDP) customers enrolled—8,318 new to the program in 2024
  • 138,457 home food deliveries to Seattle residents in 2024, a 20 percent increase from the previous year
  • 240,531 dental and/or medical visits provided to low-income and vulnerable populations
  • 293 youth participated in paid opportunities through the Seattle Youth Employment Program
  • 8,359 survivors received domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or gender-based violence services
  • 20,527 people contacted Community Living Connections and 15,383 long-term care assessments completed

Human Services

Tanya Kim, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5800, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34215, Seattle, WA, 98124-4215
Phone: (206) 386-1001
HSD_Info@seattle.gov

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The mission of the Seattle Human Services Department is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work and take part in strong, healthy communities.

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