Kudos! Best Start for Kids team has a great first year
KING 5 News tweet: King County program helped 4,000 people from becoming homeless http://kng5.tv/2FTw8Pr “The numbers are in — and county leaders say a new program aimed at homeless prevention has had great success in its first year. The “Best Start of Kids” initiative prevented 4,000 people from becoming homeless.” Congratulations! Here’s to many more successful years!
King County’s Supported Employment Program recognized by Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy recognized King County’s efforts in supported employment “for the County’s commitment to increasing the number of individuals hired with developmental disabilities,” at an event on Thursday, March 15. On behalf of King County Executive Dow Constantine, the County’s Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams accepted the recognition during the WAAALL of Impact Benefit Luncheon at The Rainier Club in Seattle. “At King County, we have a strong commitment to hiring a workforce that is truly reflective of our community and those we serve,” Whitney told attendees at the… Read More
Kudos to Metro operator for making passengers smile!
A commuter recently shared their appreciation for their metro operator by tweeting:
Way to Shine! Celebrating King County’s EGP Ambassadors
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Thank you, everyone who attended our Celebration event for the 2017 Annual Giving Drive on February 15, 2018. We were delighted to be joined by a full audience of King County employees, county leadership, and nonprofit representatives. Our annual Celebration event is our way of recognizing employees for their hard work, dedication, and general awesomeness. It is their moment to shine because they helped someone else’s star shine a little brighter! Read more at KC Employee Giving
Kudos! Cecilia Camino, Juvenile Probation Counselor, Superior Court
The Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS) team received this note from a thankful parent: Parent: Thank you so much Cecilia… As traumatic as this was, the result is already much improved at home. I am so grateful for FIRS – I wish this program existed everywhere. The flow into the prison pipeline for young black males is definitely slowed by this program! Juvenile court should be a prescription for kids getting back on track. Thank you! Barb
DCHS shares evaluation work at J-PAL convening in Santa Clara, CA
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Deputy Director Josephine Wong, June Lee, DCHS Chief, Performance Measurement and Evaluation, and Abby Schachter, Homeless Housing and Services Evaluator attended the J-PAL (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab) State and Local Innovation Initiative Convening in Santa Clara, CA on Feb. 15-16. They joined other J-PAL grantees, researchers, philanthropy and government officials to share work and learn how other communities have partnered with researchers to conduct evaluations and broker cross-sector data sharing agreements to support evidence-informed decision-making. DCHS received a J-PAL planning… Read More
Kudos! Many thanks to FMD maintenance crew and KCIT staff for helping make move a smooth transition
Recently, the Department of Public Defense’s Associated Counsel for the Accused Division (ACA) moved to the newly renovated 10th floor of the Dexter Horton Building. Thank you to the Facilities Management Division maintenance crew and KCIT staff who successfully moved more than 70 ACA employees to their new location. We appreciate your work in helping make this challenging move go smoothly!
Kudos! Public Health campaign receives regional and national recognition!
The We Are 1 HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) social marketing campaign, which was spearheaded by Public Health – Seattle & King County, received both a regional and a national award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The multi-media HIV prevention campaign, which took place in King , Pierce, and Snohomish County, received a regional Totem Award from PRSA Puget Sound for its creativity and accomplishment within the public relations industry in the Puget Sound area. This award also recognizes projects and programs that demonstrate excellence in public relations, and that rise above the competition. The campaign then went on… Read More
Kudos! RASKC assists homeless residents with pets
As part of outreach to local homeless shelters, RASKC received a request for assistance from a homeless-in-cars shelter at Lake Washington United Methodist Church (LWUMC) in Kirkland. LWUMC had been able to secure complimentary dog grooming at a local business for two residents’ dogs, but the dogs required current rabies vaccinations and documentation to attend. RASKC was able to coordinate a veterinarian visit during a Friday commute. This effort further demonstrates King County’s commitment to equity and social justice, and helping people experiencing homelessness to be able to keep their animal companions healthy and… Read More
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