Source: Human Interests

Paola Fernandez joined the Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services division in 2024. As we celebrate National Hispanic … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Paola Fernandez

September is Healthy Aging Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Across the nation, … [Read more...] about This Healthy Aging Month, get connected to community resources and support

The City of Seattle Human Services Department announced today the launch a Request for Proposals (RFP) process that will provide nearly $15 million to … [Read more...] about Human Services issues RFP to invest in community safety

On a night to celebrate the accomplishments of youth from across the city, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns gathered for an End of … [Read more...] about A Sea of Gratitude and Appreciation for Interns

Job Golla (he/him/his) is an intern in the Human Services Department working directly on the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with Kamal De … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Job Golla

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about HSD Community Corner—FamilyWorks

Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department working in the Director’s Office with Deputy Director Maggie Thompson and Policy and … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Lilyanna McDade

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 … [Read more...] about Help inform services for older adults and people with disabilities

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 … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Ken Astrein

Supporting People with Disabilities in Seattle This year marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. Signed into law on … [Read more...] about Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about HSD Community Corner—Teen Link

Yleana Benitez (pronounced ee-leh-ana) has been working with HSD’s Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for about 1 1/2 … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Yleana Benitez