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News and updates
4/24
We’re celebrating National Community Development Week by shining a light on the good work made possible by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, raising awareness about the federal support that makes these unique local [...]
4/23
Meredith Clark is a Victim Advocate with HSD’s Crime Survivor Services unit, where she has worked for two years. She writes about how she supports victims during one of the hardest moments of their lives, providing them with a shoulder to lean on, [...]
4/15
HSD is seeking a dedicated and trauma-informed Child Abuse Victim Advocate to join the Crime Survivor Services team, supporting children and families impacted by sexual and physical abuse. This role is essential in helping child survivors and their [...]
4/7
2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program now open for applications Fewer than one-third of senior citizens in the United States eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, which are vital to preventing and treating health problems. The [...]
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