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Assistance and Discounts
Save money on utilities, childcare, food, housing, home repairs, internet, and transportation.
Food and Nutrition
Find food and nutrition resources throughout the City.
Aging and Disability
Find discounts, events, health services and more for older adults and people with disabilities.
Safety and Victim Support
Find support services for crime survivors and volunteer to keep our communities safe.
Youth and Young Adults
Find food and career preparation programs for ages 16-24.
For Providers
Find funding for your organization or learn how to partner with Seattle Human Services.
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News and updates
8/21
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Rehana [...]
8/14
Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department working in the Director’s Office with Deputy Director Maggie Thompson and Policy and Program Advisor Brianna Thomas as part of the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Lilyanna [...]
8/12
We want to hear from you! If you are an adult age 60 or older, an adult with a disability, or a family caregiver in King County, Aging and Disability Services is inviting you to participate in a focus group or complete a survey. We’re looking for [...]
7/28
Ken Astrein has been working with Seattle Human Services for 36 years. He writes about what led him to community development work and his passion for helping communities develop the infrastructure needed to promote healthy, thriving neighborhoods. [...]
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