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Department of Community and Human Services benefits in King County Washington.

The county provides assistance to the low-income and homeless from the Community and Human Services Department. This financial help from the county, whether for housing, medical, or utilities is in addition to any federal benefits. Find programs from the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) in King County.

Several King County public assistance programs can help qualified low-income residents get the help they need. Government benefits and public funded services can help people pay their bills, with a focus on basic needs like rent, energy bills, and food. However more importantly individuals can gain self-sufficiency. Any struggling family or single people can work with a King County Washington case worker from DCHS to find a new job, enhance employment skills, and improve your overall financial situation as grants from the government are offered.

DCHS grant money and benefits to pay bills

Rent, homeless prevention services, and security deposit money in King County can be provided by the DCHS Homeless Housing Program. Cash is available from the county and applications are also at Seattle WA area non-profit organizations. Together they provide permanent supportive housing for previously homeless households, grants for paying rent, homeless prevention services, and emergency vouchers for a motel as well as transitional housing services.

Apply for government rent and public housing assistance from the Affordable Housing Planning and Development Section. The agency runs all federally required housing plans, such as section 8 housing vouchers as well as specific housing programs for special populations, such as seniors and the disabled.

Another option is the Committee to End Homelessness in King County (CEHKC). They have created a plan to End Homelessness in King County Washington. The goals are to increase rental assistance and prevention efforts and to also move people quickly from homelessness to new housing or apartments. This can include money for paying for security deposits or moving expenses. The government created program will also ensure tenants have with the necessary supportive services to maintain that housing over the long term. Read more on Seattle and King County eviction prevention programs.

 

 

 

Free legal aid from Department of Community and Human Services partners is available from a number of Public Defense services and pro-bono firms. Most of the resources are currently available through the Office of the Public Defender. Free legal assistance is for people who cannot afford an attorney and who are charged with a crime.

Community Services are in place to help military personnel, veterans and their immediate family members in King County. Others who may benefit include seniors; youth and survivors of domestic violence who are involved in or at risk of involvement in the justice system. Emergency help for bills, public assistance applications for veterans or their families, and more are offered by Community Services.

Specifically for military members, a program known as the Veterans and Human Services Levy supports housing and human services to assist military personnel and their families, local King County veterans and other individuals and in immediate need of assistance.

King County Housing and Community Development programs coordinate rent assistance and housing programs. All public assistance is targeted at reducing and preventing homelessness in Seattle and surrounding communities. The agency will also use public funds to build or repair housing and community facilities for low and moderate-income households. Specifically, programs include first-time homebuyers assistance, homeless prevention programs, low income housing units and other programs. Read more on Seattle rental payment assistance programs.

The King County Housing Finance Program can provide low income housing to the low income and disabled.  So residents can get help in locating safe and affordable homes and apartments to rent. There are even apartments to rent with no waiting list that are part of King County public housing.

Job training in King County Department of Community and Human Services

Work Training Programs and Employment Services can help people find a job, or increase their skills and therefore income. King County offers residents job training and education. Most services are for low income adults or so called at risk youth. Programs administered include GED preparation, in-school and out of school support, job search training, on-the-job training, pre-employment and dislocated worker retraining, referrals and counseling from case workers.

Developmental Disabilities provides training, employment opportunities and other support services for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to begin a pathway to employment or who are currently working. The agency can also helps toddlers (birth to age three) and infants with developmental delays or challenges. Resources also support a range of other family services and non-profit organizations. There is even information on Washington disability assistance programs, which may offer financial help, housing, and other public aid.

 

 

 

Specifically, some of the housing programs are listed below. First and foremost, the Home Repair Program provides emergency grant services as well as interest-free loan to both low- and moderate-income home owners in King County. The public aid is focused on those who live outside the city of Seattle. Funds and loans can be used to pay for the repair of homes. This program also provides grants and cash assistance to individual disabled low-income renters, and the money is used to help make their housing more accessible and safe.

Public Mental Health services are offered by King County social service agencies as well. These include prescription medication management; individual and family counseling; case management; crisis services; employment services and other services.

Applying for help from King County Human Services

Call King County Department of Community and Human Services at (206) 263-9105 The office is at 401 5th Ave #500, Seattle, WA 98104.

 

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