Seattle (Wash.). Human Services Dept.

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

From the guide to the Seattle Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Reports, 1988-1999, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee Records, 1990-1996, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Human Resources Grant Management Records, 1973-1983, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Weatherization Assistance Programs Outreach Records, 1980-1994, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Veterans Action Center Records, 1971-1981, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Office Records, 1991-2004, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Children, Youth and Family Services Division Director's Records, 1986-2002, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Homeless Children's Network Records, 1987-1992, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Weatherization Assistance Program Records, 1979-1991, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Human Services Department Upward Bound Records, 1979-1999, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Family Support Unit Records, 1991-2002, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Community Development Block Grant Administration Records, 1974-2000, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Head Start/Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Records, 1984-1995, 1987-1994, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Sand Point Community Housing Project Records, 1992-1997, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Child Care Staffing Task Force Records, 1989-1995, 1992-1994, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

From the guide to the Seattle Neighborhood Planning Records, 1997-2003, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. Department of Human Resources administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

From the guide to the Seattle Community Services Division Director's Records, 1980-1989, 1984-1987, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

Created in May 1971 as part of the Office of Human Resources in the Executive Department, the Division on Aging has developed and maintained a comprehensive and coordinated planning and service delivery system for older citizens of Seattle and King County. It is sponsored by the City of Seattle, King County and United Way of King County and administers the Mayor’s Office For Senior Citizens. In 1998 its name changed to the Division of Aging and Disability Services.

From the guide to the Division On Aging Director's Records, 1974-1994, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

Created in May 1971 as part of the Office of Human Resources, the Division on Aging has developed and maintained a comprehensive and coordinated planning and service delivery system for older citizens of Seattle and King County. It is sponsored by the City of Seattle, King County and United Way of King County and administers the Mayor’s Office For Senior Citizens. In 1998 its name changed to the Division of Aging and Disability Services.

From the guide to the Seattle Human Services Case Management Program Records, 1994-1999, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

The Office of Program Development & Management Support supported the delivery of social services through data collection, analysis, planning and solicitation of resources for the Department’s programs.

From the guide to the Seattle Office of Program Development and Management Support Records, 1982-1990, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)

An Office of Human Resources was established in 1971 in the Executive Department to develop, implement, and manage social services for low-income and disadvantaged residents of Seattle. In 1973 it was replaced by the Department of Human Resources. DHR administered family and youth services programs, senior citizen services, community service activities, the Seattle Veterans Action Center, and the Comprehensive Residential Weatherization Program. Federal, state, and local grants comprised two-thirds of the department's operating budget. Passage of the 1986 Low Income Housing Levy increased the City's funding and policy role in housing issues. In 1991, the agency name was changed to the Department of Human Services. A year later, the Department of Housing and Human Services was created, incorporating the City housing programs and Community Development Block Grant administration from the recently abolished Department of Community Development. DHHS programs included aging services, family and youth services, housing and community services, human services, and the City's education office. In 1999, the Office of Housing was established as an independent agency and DHHS was reorganized as the Human Services Department.

From the guide to the Seattle Human Services Department Director's Records, 1971-2004, (City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Archives)