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Human Services
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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.
Reimagining crisis response: New investments enhance community safety
New funding boosts Burien's collaborative approach to public safety.
Fierce Advocates: Parents and Child Care Providers Have Child Care Resources on Their Side
Child Care Resources helps families and childcare providers access the resources they need.
Building a Brighter Burien: Message from Burien City Council
Even though we’ve had to meet via Zoom for the past year, we’ve continued working hard to serve…
Community Explores What Public Safety Could Look Like in Burien
In response to national and local calls for a re-examination of policing and city budgets, the Burien City…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: St Vincent de Paul
The mission of St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle and King County (SVdP) is to assist and advocate…
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…