Community Resources
Last Revision: 9/4/25
- Working Connections Child Care
Child care subsidy for working parents and parents on TANF (cash assistance through DSHS). - Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Adoption, foster parent, kindship caregiver, protective services, early learning childcare, child development support. - Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
King County childcare subsidy.
- ChildCare Aware of Washington
Non-profit, high quality child care and learning programs. - ChildCare Aware for Military Families
Wrap around services for families who serve in any U.S. military branch.
- Start Your Recovery
Find local treatment options vetted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. - Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Mental health services, citizenship services, employment and training, Emergency feeding. - Consejo Counseling and Referral Service
Behavioral health, Housing programs, Youth, DV services, Chemical dependency.
- Dress for Success
The mission of Dress for Success is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life.
- LightHouse
Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse and dating violence. Resources, services, and support. - DAWN: Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
Provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and violence in Seattle and South King County - LifeWire Domestic Violence Program
Domestic violence resources - Harborview Sexual Assault Center
Sexual assault resources. - King County Department of Community and Human Services
Abuse reporting, Batterer resources, Domestic violence, Treatment resources, Protection order advocacy. - King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Sexual assault resources. - New Beginnings
Culturally-specific domestic violence resources. - Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
Sexual assault resources.
- Sustainable Neighborhood Ambassador Program
Are you ready to make a difference in your community while building real-world leadership skills? The City of Burien is offering paid leadership positions for students ages 16 through 24. - Urban League
Advocacy & civic engagement, education, housing, public health and workforce development. - WorkSource
Resume building, mock-interviews, resources for job seekers.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA helps students and their families pay for college. It is designed specifically for students who have not earned their first bachelor’s degree. - American Association of University Women
Funds pioneering research for women and education, community action projects, fellowships and grants.
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle – Vacating Criminal Record
Do you have a criminal conviction in King County? Is it inhibiting your employment or housing opportunities? We may be able to help you! - Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle – Voting Rights
Encourages Washington residents to register and engage in elections using a Future Voter’s Guide, offering voting information in multiple languages to make the process accessible and inclusive.
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Resources and information for students with disabilities.
- VisionHouse
Provides safe, warm housing, food, professional care and more for a family experiencing homelessness. - King County Housing Authority
Housing and rental assistance. - YWCA
Housing and shelter resources. - Vine Maple Place – Ending Homelessness in South King County
Non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the generational cycle of homelessness by supporting single parents and their children in South King County. - YMCA – Seattle
Comprehensive, trauma-informed services across King County, offering housing, foster care support, crisis intervention, counseling, employment, and educational resources tailored primarily for youth and young adults, while also extending counseling and suicide prevention services to people of all ages.
- Jubilee Women’s Center
Holistic support programs, trauma recovery, job readiness, education, and community-building—to empower women experiencing poverty, homelessness, or domestic abuse toward long-term stability. - Mary’s Place
Nonprofit in Seattle and King County dedicated to ensuring no child sleeps outside, focusing opportunity for women and families. Services for childcare, shelter, and eviction prevention.
- Soroptimist Live Your Dream
Educational awards for women. Recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation. - GATES Millennium Scholars
Scholarships for minority students with significant financial need. - Washington Women in Need (WWIN)
Renewable scholarships, a supportive community, and career coaching so each woman can realize her goals - Alene Moris National Education for Women’s Leadership U.W. Women’s Center
Transformational education programs, leadership development, and advocacy for girls and women
- Kingdom Gathering Outreach
Through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Kingdom offers access to free phones and affordable internet services for eligible low-income households. Availability of these services is subject to government approval.
- King County Metro – Mobility Services
Vanpool Services; monthly fare covers everything: the van, gas, tolls, insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance.