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Homelessness
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Burien’s LEAD Program Transforms Lives and Improves Public Safety
The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program provides community-based care for people who commit law violations related to behavioral health issues or extreme poverty, serving as an alternative to punitive enforcement-based responses.
Multi-Service Center Serves Community for 50 Years
At a time when there were few human services agencies and transportation options were limited in South King County, that simple recognition grew into Multi-Service Center (MSC), a one-stop umbrella organization that houses multiple services.
Citizen of the Year: Don and Charlotte Berg
“We’re like family” Don and Charlotte Berg are at Transform Burien most days. You can find them in…
Police and Human Services Work Together to “Lead with Services”
Burien has a unique approach to addressing critical issues in our community. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19…
Ensuring Shelter for All
People experiencing homelessness are the most at risk during a pandemic. Not having a safe place to isolate…
Public Safety during a Pandemic
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the King County Sheriff’s Office began to prepare for a variety…
2020 Citizens of the Year
The decision to select a citizen of the year was difficult. Council evaluated eight nominations and because the…