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Seattle Human Services previews aging and disability services, WA Cares implementation and nutrition gaps
Summary
The Human Services Department outlined Aging & Disability Services' 2026 priorities including the area plan, WA Cares local implementation support, Health-Related Social Needs screening, and anti-ageism training; staff flagged senior-nutrition wait lists and announced five new culturally focused senior centers for 2027.
Human Services Department leaders briefed the City Council committee Feb. 6 on the Aging & Disability Services (ADS) division's portfolio and 2026 initiatives, calling attention to ongoing demand for senior nutrition and services that support aging in place.
"Our mission is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need," HSD Director Tony Kim said, describing the department's role as both funder and direct service provider. Kim told councilmembers that HSD's adopted 2026 budget totals about $421,000,000 and that HSD employs roughly…
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