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Human Services
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Neighborhood Care Coordinator Bridges People and Services
Her role is to build long-term relationships with people, encouraging them to be mindful of the fact that they are in a public space and help them meet their basic needs, with the end goal of connecting them to the housing and services they need to improve their lives.
September 29, 2022
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.
April 19, 2022
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.
April 19, 2022
Reimagining crisis response: New investments enhance community safety
New funding boosts Burien's collaborative approach to public safety.
September 2, 2021
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.
September 2, 2021
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…
March 21, 2021
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…
March 21, 2021
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…
March 21, 2021
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…
December 11, 2020
Ensuring Shelter for All
People experiencing homelessness are the most at risk during a pandemic. Not having a safe place to isolate…
September 28, 2020