3600-00. Human Services Department

Records of a child development program for preschool children from low-income families.

Records of an agency serving Vietnam War veterans

Records created by a commission dedicated to issues related to children in Seattle.

Records of Arlene Oki related to homelessness, immigrant and refugee services, and other related issues.

Correspondence, reports, organization charts, mission statements, and proposed models regarding the dissolution of the Department of Community Development and the reorganization of its functions into the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Housing and Human Services.

Director's records, concerning the delivery of social services to Seattle children, youth, elderly, veterans, immigrants, homeless, low-income, and disadvantaged citizens.

Newsletters and brochures produced by the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Housing and Human Services, and the Human Services Department.

Newsletter for department employees covering projects, programs, and personnel news.

Newsletter produced by the Division on Aging and distributed to senior citizens and other interested members of the community. Includes articles on aging and disability issues, programs and services for the elderly, profiles of local seniors, and letters to the editor.

Planning records for the delivery of social services in Seattle.

Records of the Department's Financial Manager

Records of an office that directs the City’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Created in May 1971, the Division on Aging 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.

Records of an office concerned with the needs and problems of the elderly population of Seattle and King County

Records of a program that promoted independent living for low-income older persons.

Publications produced by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens. Includes the "Senior Spotlight" newsletter (name changed to "Spotlight" in 2002) as well as brochures describing the agency's services, outlining employment resources, and directing seniors to discounts.

Records documenting the Department of Human Services' administration of Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Correspondence, reports, program plans and project summaries, financial monitoring records, and letters of authority to expend funds for block grant funded programs. Seattle's block grant programs concentrate in low income neighborhoods and focus on housing rehabilitation; extension of human services such as child care, nutrition, victim advocacy, medical services, and employment and training; and neighborhood improvement through economic development.

Records documenting the Department of Human Services' administration of Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Records of an office concerned with the needs of families, youth and children.

Records concerning oversight of levy funds for the improvement of Seattle's public schools.

Records of a program to prevent and control juvenile violence and delinquency.

Correspondence, evaluations, reports, and statistics regarding a project designed to decrease the ninth grade drop-out rate at Seattle high schools. City employees were recruited to be tutors. The goals of the project were to decrease the drop-out rate by ten percent, raise student grades to 2.0 so they could participate in school activities, and to assist students in earning a minimum of five credits so they could enter tenth grade with their peers.

Project to develop a child care system for homeless children

Records of a unit that was responsible for programs to strengthen and support families.

An office that ensured access to affordable education and child development programs for all children, especially low-income and disadvantaged children.

Records of a task force concerned with child care and child care worker compensation.

Records documenting the Upward Bound college-preparatory program.

Records of a Division concerned with the needs and problems of low-income and disadvantaged Seattle citizens.

Photographs documenting community organizations, such as: the Operational Emergency Center, the West Seattle Food Bank, and FareStart, receiving Community Development Block Grant awards presented by Mayor Nickels and Washington State Representative Jim McDermott. Content also includes photographs of Mayor Nickels, Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and other guests celebrating the grand re-opening of the Compass Center in downtown Seattle.

Records of an office that assisted low-income households with weatherization services.

Records promoting a program that assisted low-income households with weatherization services.

Annual surveys describing homelessness and poverty in Seattle.

Chronological correspondence of the Seattle Veterans Action Center. Correspondence is mostly outgoing letters.

Records of an office which supports the programs of the Seattle Human Services Department .

Project to acquire surplus federal property at a closed naval base for use as housing for the homeless.

Annual reports for the Department of Human Resources, Department of Housing and Human Services, and Human Services Department. The first report, for 1971-1972, is for the Division on Aging within the Office of Human Resources. Reports describe programmatic activities within the department.

Records of the Families and Education Levy Planning Committee.

Color photograph prints of Project Cool Back to School, years 1993 and 1994.

Records relating to the development, revision, and implementation of a strategic plan addressing the City's criminal justice response to domestic violence.

Records relating to Seattle's homelessness response.

Records related to development and use of the Safe Harbors homeless management information system.

Records from a county-wide partnership to reduce youth involvement in the criminal justice system.

The Director of the Human Services Department's electronic corresspondence documents the work connecting the public with essential city resources.