News

• All City News Releases

HSD News

• New program for teens aimed at preventing violent relationships - News release, 8/27/09



• Seattle receives stimulus funding for senior meals programs - News release, 7/21/09



• Cocaine contamination threatens local users - Public Health news release, 6/4/09. Information in Spanish.



• Mayor: More summer jobs aimed at reducing youth violence - Nickels kicks off summer youth jobs program - News release, 6/24/09



• Free summer meal program for youth starts June 22 - News release, 6/9/09



• Hundreds of Seattle youth expected at education, career and resource fair on April 2 - News release, 3/23/09



• National ‘early reading’ conference meets in Seattle - News release, 3/20/09



• City expands utilities assistance: Program cuts utility bills in half for thousands of residents - News release, 3/11/09

Reports

• Homeless Population in King County - NEW
  "Homelessness in King County" is a new report that reflects our most comprehensive analysis of the homeless population to date residing in the King County area and will help to further guide efforts to end homelessness in our community.

• 2008 Annual Report
  The Seattle Human Services Department's 2008 Annual Report provides key highlights and information about our programs and services in 2008, and stories about the people we serve.



• Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle
  "Who Pays the Price? Youth Involvement in Prostitution in Seattle" is a new report released by the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Division. This report by Dr. Debra Boyer was commissioned to guide funding and policy decisions, and to help facilitate a more coordinated response to the problem.

Newsletters

• Life Lines - HSD's e-newsletter to keep you informed about our human services efforts across the city. Read the November 2009 issue.



• 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.