As part of a recent discussion around the state of human services, this blog post is written by Nancy Long, Executive Director of 501 Commons

In March 2012 501 Commons conducted (1) interviews with 21 funders, capacity builders, and interim executive directors throughout Washington State and (2) a survey of 150 nonprofits. A summary of the survey results shows:

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As part of a recent discussion around the state of human services, this blog post is written by Debra Doyle, Regional Administrator, Community Services Division (CSD), Economic Services Administration (ESA), Department of Social and Health Services

The Community Services Division (CSD) provides cash, food, medical, child care, work supports and social services to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and achieve economic independence.  The Division oversees and determines eligibility for over a dozen anti-poverty programs serving over 2 million men, women…

As part of a recent discussion around the state of human services, this blog post is written by Susan Gemmel, 2-1-1 Director, King County 2-1-1, a program of Crisis Clinic

Both technology and the economic downturn have been major drivers in the way that access to services has changed over time. The need, and ability, to create system efficiencies has broadened access in some areas and narrowed access in others, such as:

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This blog post is written by Patty Hayes, RN, MN, Director, Community Health Services Division, Public Health – Seattle & King County

The economic downturn creates both an increased demand for services provided by nonprofits as well as an increased need for governmental programs while many of these programs are shrinking or facing elimination.  The experience of nonprofits can help to guide service development.  At WithinReach, a statewide nonprofit in WA that connects families to food and health resources, staff…