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Shelter and HousingTemporary ShelterThe City of Seattle funds shelter programs that serve homeless single adults and families. Most shelters funded are enhanced shelters, meaning they not only provide a warm and safe place to sleep, but also offer on-site assessment and case management. Their goal is to help individuals and families immediately start working on making the transition from homelessness to more stable, long-term housing. As part of its commitment to implementing the Ten-Year Plan to End Homeless in King County, the City has adopted a “housing first” strategy, which provides homeless people permanent housing with immediate access to services critical to stabilizing their lives. This includes education, job training, and finding treatment for a medical, mental health or addiction problem. The City of Seattle started funding shelters in the early 1980s. City of Seattle General Fund and federal Housing and Urban Development allocations to nonprofit, community-based organizations are determined through a competitive process that is conducted by the Seattle Human Services Department at least once every four years. Funding during funding cycles depends upon program performance and funding availability. The current four-year cycle ends on December 31, 2009. In 2007, $6 million was distributed; the 2008 allocation is $6.5 million. 2008 Funded Agencies and Programs
Information For more information about temporary shelter programs for homeless people, please contact the agencies listed above or the 211 Community Information Line by dialing 211 or 1-800-621-4636. If you don't need temporary shelter but you have questions about Seattle Human Services Department program policy, call 206-684-0266 or e-mail emergencyservices@seattle.gov Links |
Phone: (206) 386-1001 |
Seattle Human Services Department |
Accommodations for people with disabilities provided upon request. |