In 1986, the City Council adopted human service policies; established the City’s role in human services and established the Human Services Advisory Committee.  The policy was instituted to ensure that adequate levels of human services were available to all Kirkland residents.

Funding for Human Services
Since 1986, the City has devoted general fund dollars to support human service organizations.  Funding levels are appropriated on a per capita basis.  As a policy matter, the Council may adjust the annual per capita budget allocation for human services as it deems appropriate; once again demonstrating Kirkland’s commitment to support the growing needs of its residents. 

Kirkland’s Role in Human Services
Depending on the need, the City’s role in human services is as a funder, facilitator and coordinator.

• Survival – food, shelter, protection from abuse/neglect
• Gainful employment
• Support for personal and family crisis
• Access to available, appropriate services - transportation, information and referral services 2013-2014 Human Services Grant Awards -  
  Human services funding is allocated on a biennial basis. This means programs funded in one year are renewed the next year contingent on contract performance and program outcomes.    
  
  More Information
  The Human Services Division of the Department of Parks and Community Services is primarily responsible for the planning and administration of the Human Services Program.
  
  For more information about human services, please contact:
  Sharon Anderson, 425-587-3322, sanderson@kirklandwa.gov