Public comment sought on draft plan for Affordable Housing Tax

The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft Affordable Housing Tax Plan, which will determine how the tax is implemented across the county for the next six years.

The draft plan includes legislative information, analyses of existing resources...

Treatment of Administrative Costs

The treatment of indirect administration costs under federal funding sources is governed by the Code of Federal Regulations eCFR 200.414. In the spring of 2023, the department received guidance that stated that reimbursable indirect costs claimed by a sub...

SAGE Table Movie and Potluck

Let's Talk About Homelessness

Pierce County Human Services Homeless Programs team is hosting virtual events in November to hear community feedback focused on the local homeless crisis response system. The purpose of these conversations will be to identify and brainstorm solutions to p...

Notice of Funding Availability for Public Services

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support public services. We are soliciting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Services Projects to provide funding for eligible public se...

Notice of Funding Availability for Public Facilities

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support public facilities. We are soliciting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Facilities Projects to provide funding for elig...

Human Services and Metropolitan Development Council join forces to assess community needs

Pierce County Human Services, in partnership with the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC), is embarking on a comprehensive assessment to identify the strengths, barriers, and available resources within the community, with a special focus on addressing ...

Resource expo connects Pierce County with long-term care options

Knowing your options is always a good idea. Knowing your options before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2023 is Pierce County’s annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The expo fe...

Falls prevention event highlights awareness, action

Falls are not a natural part of aging. Unexpected falls can result in serious and costly injury, from minor sprains and bruises or to major bone breaks. They can even result in hospitalization or death. As the number of seniors continues to grow, the numb...

Free Pierce County Alzheimer’s Conference returns Oct. 7

Individuals, family members, and caregivers grappling with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are invited to the 2023 Pierce County Alzheimer’s Disease Conference, “Transitions in the World of Alzheimer’s,” on Saturday, Oct. 7. The conference will be...

Legal aid and eviction prevention support in the community

Pierce County Human Services, in collaboration with Tacomaprobono and the Pierce County Library System, is hosting a series of “partner pop-up” community events this fall to offer support to residents facing legal or eviction issues.&a...

Community input needed for aging and disability services plan

Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the Draft 2024-2027 Area Plan, including the 2024 proposed budget. 

A survey was conducted this spring, providing feed...

Over $29M awarded for behavioral health services in Pierce County

Pierce County Human Services is announcing the awards from the recent Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP), which funds mental health and substance use services for residents across Pierce County. Funding is available from two taxes – t...

Funds available to support people with developmental disabilities

Pierce County Developmental Disabilities program is requesting proposals from organizations providing Information and Education (InfoEd) services in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, young children with developmental...

$4M available to support homeless housing assistance

Pierce County Human Services, as a collaborative applicant for the Tacoma/Lakewood/Pierce County Continuum of Care (CoC), is announcing a Notice of funding Available (NOFA) for an estimated $4 million to support homeless housing services. Applications wil...

New Behavioral Health manager joins Pierce County Human Services

Pierce County Human Services announced Margo Burnison has been named manager of Behavioral Health services which focuses on the coordination of mental health and substance use services across the county.

Burnison served as the Project Manager at the King C...

$1M available for Homeless Shelter Access Hub

Pierce County Homeless Programs is requesting proposals from organizations to provide navigation services that result in homeless households being placed into local overnight shelters. $1M is available from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Homeless Doc...

Funds available for fall prevention services

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is requesting proposals from organizations providing free, evidence-based fall prevention program. Approximately $44K is available from the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) funding, which provides suppor...

$2M awarded for homeless prevention

Pierce County Human Services is announcing the Homeless Prevention awards from the American Rescue Plan Fund. This funding is allocated through the Pierce County Council in response to the Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness.

$2M was available to alloca...

Over $12M awarded for homeless, housing services

Pierce County Human Services recently received additional funding from the state to increase the Homeless Housing Program funding awards to supplement revenue shortfalls. The Homeless Housing Program (HHP) funding is the largest Notice of Funding Availabi...

$500K available for Pierce County senior centers

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is requesting proposals from organizations providing senior center services. Approximately $500K is available from County General Funds annually for these services, which can be used to support the basic ...

Over $2M awarded for children, youth and young adult services

Pierce County Human Services is announcing the awards from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) which funds services for children, youth and young adults in the region. These funds are for educational services that improve education out...

$6M available to support development, preservation of affordable housing

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a notice of funding availability (NOFA) of over $6 million to support the development and preservation of affordable housing. Funding from the 1406 Affordable Housing Sales Tax Fund (1406), 2060 Affordable Housin...

Resources for caregivers offered at virtual 2023 Pierce County Caregiver Conference

Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 is still...

Pierce County proclaims May as Mental Health Month

On May 9, the Pierce County Council issued a proclamation recognizing the month of May 2023 as “Mental Health Month” in Pierce County, joining the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in its May dedication to raise awareness abou...

B25 Advisory Board welcomes three new members

On May 2, the Pierce County Council confirmed the appointment of three new members to the Birth to 25 (B25) Advisory Board. The B25 Advisory Board proposes long-range policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations to the County Executive and Co...

Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results

THE HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME (PIT) COUNT HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS.

Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the street. They are someone's mom, dad, child or friend. Do you ever wond...

Public input needed for aging and disability services plan

The Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) division is developing the 2024-2027 Area Plan and is seeking community input from County residents about aging and disability services in the region. 

Help shape future service...

Request for proposals for homeless prevention services

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a request for proposals (RFP) for homeless prevention services. The Community Services division is soliciting applications from qualified organizations that will serve low-income households at-risk of homelessnes...

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides affordable, healthy food for older adults

Beginning today, eligible seniors can apply online for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and receive vouchers to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and farm stores. Over 3,700 vouchers valued at $80 are available and may be used...

ERPP Update for Landlords

Join us may 3 for a landlord update

ERPP ends in July, so what does that mean for landlords?

The Center for Dialog and Resolution/ERPP Program, Pierce County Human Services, and Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers are inviting Pierce County landlords ...

South Sound Housing Affordability Partners appoint new board members

On April 7, the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P) Executive Board appointed 19 people to be the first members of the SSHA3P Advisory Board. The SSHA3P Advisory Board will provide the Executive Board with recommendations on SSHA3P&rsq...

Senior Foot Care Services - LOI

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources accepting Letters of Intent for Senior Foot Care Services

Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) from prospective applicants to determine whether o...

$2M available to Pierce County providers serving children, youth and young adults

Pierce County Human Services is requesting proposals from providers serving youth and young adults aged birth to 25 years old. Approximately $2.2M is available from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) to fund educational services impro...

PEARLS training available to support older adults

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is offering free PEARLS training

Aging and Disability Resources is offering free PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) training to residents providing services to and supporting older adults in P...

Older Adult Counseling, Caregiver Support and Dementia Intervention - LOI

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources accepting Letters of Intent for Older Adult Counseling, Caregiver Support, and Dementia Intervention Services

Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (PCHS/ADR) is accepting Letters of Intent...

Senior Ethnic Congregate Nutrition Services - LOI - updated

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources accepting Letters of Intent for Senior Ethnic Congregate Meal Services

PCHS / ADR is seeking Letters of Intent from eligible and qualified applicants to provide targeted Senior Ethnic Congregate Nutrition Servic...

Register for the 2023 Virtual Tools 4 Success Conference

Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Tools 4 Success Conference

The Tools 4 Success Conference is a free, two-day conference focused on preparation for career and college readiness designed for youth, young adults and community members w...

Pierce County accepting applications for Behavioral Health Tax funds

The Pierce County Human Services Behavioral Health program is accepting applications to provide mental health, substance use disorder, and therapeutic court-related services within Pierce County.

Applicants must apply online before 11:59 P.M. on F...

Over $13M awarded for shelter projects

In January 2023, Pierce County Human Services awarded two organizations to support the development of new non-congregate emergency shelters. Over $13M will be awarded to the following projects:

The goal of this funding is to expand the number of emergency ...

Notice of Funding Availability for Homeless Housing Programs

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a notice of funding availability for homeless housing programs. The Community Services division is soliciting applications from qualified organizations to support shelter, outreach and permanent housing assistanc...

Request for Proposals for Addressing Youth Violence Prevention

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a request for proposals for youth violence prevention. The Community Services division is soliciting applications from qualified organizations to support violence prevention programs benefitting youth in unincorp...

Overcoming Adversity film series presents final free movie for caregivers

Millions of Americans--including thousands in Pierce County--take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is...

Pierce County seeks input on opportunities, services for children aged birth to 25

Pierce County invites community members invested in the healthy growth and development of children to join the Birth to 25 (B25) Advisory Board at the second Build the Bridge event convening on Feb. 24 to discuss services and opportunities for youth and y...

Unified Regional Approach Presentation

Unified Regional Approach Presentation

The Pierce County Council's Human Services Committee will hear a presentation from Social Change Partners, the consultants hired to develop recommendations on how a Unified Regional Approach would affect the Pierce Co...

Overcoming Adversity film series offers free movies for caregivers at the Grand Cinema

Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a free movie at...

Notice of Funding Availability to Address Social Isolation of Seniors

Notice of Funding Availability for Addressing Social Isolation of Seniors

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to address social isolation for seniors. The Aging and Disability Resources division is soliciting ...

Volunteers, donations needed for the Point-In-Time Count

Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. A lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter space leaves an estimated 70% of people experiencing homelessness sleeping without shelter each night. Do you eve...

Calling all community service groups!

Are you serving your community and want funding?  We want your input!

Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) is creating a resource webpage to encourage groups with limited experience or capacity to seek funding to serve their communities. We recogni...

Eviction Prevention Awards Announced

Eviction Prevention Funding Awards

Pierce County Human Services has awarded over $6 million to support eviction prevention. The funding will be used to provide case management services to households at risk of homelessness due to rent arrears. Applications...

Notice of Funding Available for Emergency Shelters

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support the development of new non-congregate emergency shelters. Over $13 million is anticipated for the following shelter projects:

1. Shelter with Medical Respite Service...

Youth and Young Adults can be counted tomorrow for Point-in-Time

Pierce County, Fife, service providers receive $35 million for safer housing opportunities

Pierce County, the City of Fife, and homeless service providers were recently awarded $35 million from the state Right of Way Safety Initiative to help move residents living on state highway rights of way into safer housing opportunities, with an emphasis...

Notice of Funding Availability for Public Facilities

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support pubic facilities. We are soliciting applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Public Facilities Projects to provide funding for eligi...

Affordable housing awards bring 335 new units to Pierce County residents in need

Pierce County Human Services is awarding over $17 million for the development and preservation of affordable housing, resulting in 335 newly built units and 17 preserved units for low-income residents.

“These units will provide stable, affordable housing t...

Fall Prevention Awareness Day Event

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources and the Pierce County Fall Prevention Coalition invite you to the annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day event this Thursday, September 22, from 10 a.m. - Noon at the Mel Korum Family YMCA. The address is 302 43r...

Notice of Funding Availability for Eviction Prevention

Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support eviction prevention. We are soliciting applications from qualified organizations to provide eviction prevention services and case management to eligible househol...

Alzheimer’s Conference returns live in person with support, resources

One in three seniors will die from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. With a disease that kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined, it’s important to support families dealing with this heartbreaking condition. 

Indi...

Consultants chosen for unified, regional response to homelessness

Pierce County Human Services is awarding $100,000 to Social Change Partners, LLC to lead the process to develop the regional approach, creating a unified response to homelessness.

Social Change Partners was chosen through a competitive process with Pierce ...

Support, resources offered at 2022 Caregiver Conference

Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of that stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted i...

Rental Assistance Portal Closing August 1

The Pierce County Rental Assistance program will stop accepting applications on August 1, 2022. Tenants will have until then to submit or make changes to their rental assistance application. Applications will be processed normally until all funds have bee...

Homeless Housing Program Funding Awards

Pierce County made approximately $12.9M available in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Tacoma Housing Authority and local Homeless Document Recording Fee for our annual Home...

Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness - Request for Proposal

Unified Regional Approach

This has been edited to reflect the new application due date of June 24, 2022.

Everyone in Pierce County should have a home. Unfortunately, homelessness continues to harm many of the residents of Pierce County. To design a system t...

Pilot Transportation Project

A Pilot Transportation Project is scheduled for a June 1 launch. Through a partnership with Pierce Transit and using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, five hundred people experiencing homelessness will have access to a one-year Pierce Transit bus...

Notice of Funding Availability - Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Development and Preservation

Pierce County and the Pierce County Community Development Corporation have jointly made available funds to support the development and preservation of affordable housing in Pierce County. Applicants can utili...

Affordable Housing Funding Opportunity

Pierce County and the Pierce County Community Development Corporation have made roughly $17M available to support the development and preservation of affordable housing for low, very low, and extremely low-income residents. With this historic investment i...

Key Peninsula Giveaway

Key Peninsula Household Essentials Giveaway

Eligible households can join Pierce County's Community Action Programs on Tuesday, May 17th to receive free household items. This event is for income eligible Pierce County residents (outside the City of Tacoma)....

Free workshop lays out solutions for Social Security

It’s no secret that tax revenue for Social Security is outpaced by payments made to beneficiaries. In less than 20 years, Social Security will only be able to pay out about 75% of promised benefits. What can be done to keep the program healthy f...Read on...

Guidance for Social Security in 2017

Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and will do so, especially in light of projections about the solvency of Social Security. For individuals preparing to start their Social Security b...Read on...

Learn how to travel with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Getting out and seeing the world is one of those pleasures that almost everyone enjoys. Whether it’s heading off to delightful far off places or taking in vistas nearby, travel can lift the heart and stimulate the mind. But with a diagnosis of A...Read on...

Event provides link for anyone serving older adults or individuals with disabilities

Most older adults and people with disabilities hope to remain safe, independent, and active, whether at home or in a care facility. Knowing about available resources in the community and how to access them is one of the best things that people can do for ...Read on...

Workshop offers keys to success with vision loss

Vision loss happens more often that we may care to admit. Whether by disease, age, accident or trauma, people can have their vision impacted. But it doesn’t have to mean the loss of independence or quality of life. By tapping into community supports and r...Read on...

Social Security Disability focus on March 23

Odds are you won’t need it. Odds are if you do need it, Social Security Disability is a lifesaver. Nearly one out of every six working-age Americans – 29.5 million people – has a disability, making them much more likely to experience economic hardship th...Read on...

Workshop explains Social Security retirement changes in 2016

Social Security continues to be a key part of how Americans ensure their financial security after they retire. Congress made some substantial changes to the program that take effect in 2016. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, th...Read on...

Learn skills to deal with initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a repeat series of the popular “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” The 6-part series of discussions for families and individuals focuses on the initial journey through Alzheimer’s and oth...Read on...

Workshop brings hoarding out from the shadows

Television has made hoarding into prime time entertainment. But hoarding is serious business that can last a lifetime – a mental health disorder that may touch over 1 million people in the US. Often families are torn apart, friends are alienated and mar...Read on...