Human Services Workforce Stabilization RFP
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The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to announce the release of a new Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization. This funding opportunity was released on December 18, 2025, and applications are due by 2 pm PT, Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
Join an Information Session
Interested applicants are invited to attend one of two informational sessions to learn more about eligibility requirements, allowable uses of funds, and the application process. Both sessions will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Information Session #1
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 2:30–4:00 pm PT
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Meeting ID: 216 926 950 732 37
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Information Session #2
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 am PT
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Meeting ID: 286 743 539 671 82
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This will be a remote session with speech to text captioning provided. For accommodations to participate, please contact Micaella Verro, mverro@kingcounty.gov, at least one week in advance of the session.
About the RFP
The FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations that have active DCHS awards and provide human services in King County.
Funds may be used to support staff across an organization who work in King County through related expenses including, but not limited to:
Increased wages
Improved benefits
Reduced cost of living subsidies, such as housing, education, childcare or health insurance offsets
Hiring bonuses
Retention bonuses
Professional development and other training to improve service quality and staff wellness
This procurement is open to organizations with current DCHS awards that extend to at least December 31, 2026. Full eligibility requirements are detailed in the RFP.
More Details: Cultivating Connections: New RFP for Human Services Workforce Stabilization – Apply by February 19!