Human Services Administration

The managing of human services (also known to some municipalities as "community services," a term more frequently employed these days) has largely been a responsibility of federal, state and county governments. But as these budgets are decreasing and poverty statistics increase, a number of cities are taking a greater role in assuring their citizens' basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and health) are addressed. Larger Washington cities have dedicated departments to meet this challenge. Smaller cities mostly contract out to non-profit or private service providers. The information presented at this site is intended to be a resource to those cities seeking materials addressing human service issues.

Documents

• Federal Poverty Guidelines

Human Service Plans

• City of Federal Way Human Services Comprehensive Plan

Municipal Codes

• Auburn Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 - Human Services Committee
• Bellevue Municipal Code Ch. 3.61 - Human Services Commission
• Des Moines Municipal Code Ch. 4.48 - Human Services Advisory Board
• Everett Municipal Code Ch. 2.94 - Human Needs Advisory Committee
• Federal Way City Code Ch. 2, Division 3 - Human Services Commission
• SeaTac Municipal Code Ch. 2.20 - Human Services Commission
• Tukwila Municipal Code Ch. 2.34 - Human Services Advisory Board

Additional References

• Selected MRSC Library Holdings - Human Services Administration [Note: Clicking on this link will take you to a list of documents available on loan through the MRSC library.]