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News
HSD News
- New report released - "Who Pays the Price? Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle" The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Division has released a report, titled "Who Pays the Price? Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle", recently completed by Dr. Debra Boyer. The report was commissioned to guide funding and policy decisions, and to help facilitate a more coordinated response to the problem.
- HSD Strategic Investment Plan Update 2008-2010 available
- City to help renters displaced by condo conversions - The Human Services Department (HSD) has launched a program to help renters who are displaced by the conversion of rented apartments to condominiums. HSD has contracted with Solid Ground, a local social services agency, whose staff will work with tenants being evicted from apartment buildings where condominium conversions are taking place. In addition, the 2-1-1 Community Information Line will also refer tenants affected by conversions to Solid Ground. The program involves monetary assistance of up to $1,500 per household for eligible displaced tenants. To be eligible, tenants must have household incomes at or below 80 percent of median income and were notified of the condominium conversion on or after September 1, 2007. The HSD program is a pilot project and its results will be closely monitored by HSD staff. For more information contact Judy Summerfield, 206-684-0569 or judy.summerfield@seattle.gov.
- New measures provide consistent, humane approach to removing encampments on city-owned land
Newsletters
- Life Lines -- July 2008. HSD's e-newsletter to keep you informed about our human services efforts across the city.
- Spotlight -- published three times a year by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, provides articles and event information of interest to elders and their families.
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