About Us
Overview
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. We advance our 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 each year. We partner with the community and non-profit service providers to understand and address current and emerging human service needs and to invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional human service system.
HSD has about 400 employees and is organized through four divisions designed to deliver outcomes that work for the community, promote innovation, and advance racial equity. These divisions are Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Leadership and Administrative Division (LAD), Safe and Thriving Communities (STC), and Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE). ADS also serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) serving Seattle and King County.
Outcomes that Impact Community: Grounded in the City's commitment to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in Seattle, HSD intentionally commits to making results-based investments that support communities of color. Our goal is that people of color do not experience disparities. Thus, we invest in innovative strategies and effective programs to address six key impact areas:
- Preparing Youth for Success
- Supporting Affordability and Livability
- Addressing Homelessness
- Promoting Public Health
- Supporting Safe Communities
- Promoting Healthy Aging