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Tukwila on January 29, 2016. As context, staff has attached some materials on resources
available to homeless persons in Tukwila and some of the City's program funding related
to homelessness intervention. This item is for information only. No action is requested.
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A(;ENDA ITEM TITLI An update on the "One Night Count"
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SPONSOR'S Representatives from the Seattle /King County Coalition on Homelessness will present the
SUM,MRY results of the One Night Count, an annual count of homeless people, which occurred in
Tukwila on January 29, 2016. As context, staff has attached some materials on resources
available to homeless persons in Tukwila and some of the City's program funding related
to homelessness intervention. This item is for information only. No action is requested.
RI,"VIFAVE'D BY ❑ COV' Nltg. ❑ CA &P Cmte ❑ F &S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte
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List of resources for homeless persons in Tukwila
Memorandum to Council dated August 20, 2015 on homelessness in Tukwila
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HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL /FAMILY RESOURCES
• Sound Mental Health PATH team — targeting homeless individuals who may also have mental
health issues. They will provide person to person outreach to individuals in the community.
Outreach workers in Tukwila: Cara Brinkley, 206 - 444 -7888, or cell 327 -0125 CaraB @smh.org.
Supervisor Craig Jacobson CraigJ @ smh.org 206- 444 -7946
• Men's homeless shelter, operating in Kent, Renton and Federal Way. Intake through Catholic
Community Services SKC Shelter services — 253 - 854 -0077
• King County Women's Winter shelter— YWCA Angeline's 2030 3rd Ave Seattle (between
Lenora and Virginia). Women register at the Women's Referral Center between 6 -9 pm daily.
After 9 pm, drop in or call 436 -8650 for space availability.
• Hospitality House — Serves single women, no children at 16003 14th Ave SW, Lake Burien
Presbyterian Church. Screenings at 206 - 242 -1860.
• REACH Center— Day shelter (some overnight shelter for families) for women and children
1055 S Grady Way — P2, 425 - 277 -7594, day shelter only 8 -5 M -F. REACH provides meals,
clothing, laundry and shower facility.
• Auburn Youth Resources — Provides outreach, case management and tangible supplies
(hygiene, etc.) to homeless youth on the TIB corridor (up to 24 yr old). Call 253 - 939 -2202 for
information.
• Youth Housinq Connection for Homeless Young Adults 18 -25 - In person appointments take
place at various agencies depending on the day and time. 206 - 328 -5796 for information.
• Family Housing Connection for homeless families living in places not meant for human
habitation — 2 -1 -1 or 1- 800 - 621 -4636. Families must be literally on the street, or in cars. Motel
stay or doubled up does not qualify.
• Tent Cities — Seattle — 206 - 399 -0412 — Call for availability -Can show up in person. Self- managed
outdoor encampments for men, women, couples & sometimes children. Locations rotate, all
campers are screened for sex - offenses.
• New Hope Health Clinic — Primary health care to all adults with no medical insurance, regardless
of income. New patients screen first -come, first - served Saturdays at 15880 Military Road S.
• Tukwila Pantry — Food `care packages' for homeless open Tues, Thurs & Sat 12:30pm -2:30 pm
3118 S. 140th St.
• Church By The Side of The Road — Free hot lunch, Tuesday at 12:00 pm. Once /twice a month
King County Medical & Dental units are in the parking lot to attend to medical /dental needs of
those experiencing homelessness. 3455 S. 148th (International Blvd.)
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
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Councilmembers
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Evie Boykan, Human Services Director
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August 20, 2015
SUBJECT:
Addressing Homelessness in Tukwila
At the September 9, 2015 meeting of the SCA Public Issues Committee, members will have an
opportunity to share efforts their cities are taking to address homelessness. SCA's goal is to raise
awareness about these efforts as well as to exchange innovative ideas and solutions with one another.
The purpose of this memo is to provide a snapshot of what homelessness looks like in our community
and how Tukwila invests resources or provides services to address the problem. While Council President
Kruller will be representing Tukwila at the PIC meeting, the Human Services team would like to
distribute this resource to all Councilmembers for their reference. If you have any questions, please
don't hesitate to contact Evie Boykan at 433 -7180.
Addressing Homelessness in Tukwila
Tukwila's eyes and ears on this issue come from multiple directions: McKinney -Vento statistics, street
outreach providers, shelter providers, service requests, and observations from the community.
Approximately 12% of our contracted human services budget is allocated to homelessness at this time.
Please note, this briefing does not include homelessness prevention activities. Below is a summary list
of current efforts.
Sound Mental Health PATH Program
This program is designed to provide outreach to homeless adults. In 2014 they served 25 individuals
with 148 case management hours for adults found in Tukwila. In the second quarter of 2015, 10
individuals were contacted with 97 hours of case management. They noted that the majority of
homeless individuals served by their program were Caucasian men between the ages of 35 -54. Sound is
located in Tukwila and staff makes individualized trips to engage the homeless population.
Auburn Youth Resources
Auburn Youth Resources provides homeless outreach to youth. In 2014, 60 youth were seen with 69
units of case management. So far in 2015, for the first 2 quarters, 217 youth in Tukwila were contacted
with 44 case management hours. Staff are located in Auburn, but travel to Tukwila to engage with
youth.
Hospitality House
Hospitality House provides short term shelter for single women. In the first two quarters of 2015,
Hospitality House served 4 individuals associated with the Tukwila community. Seventy bed nights were
provided. Hospitality House is located in Burien. Multiple area congregations support this effort.
DAWN Shelter
DAWN's confidentially located shelter provided bed nights to 6 Tukwila residents from January -June.
Note that this number reflects shelter bed nights available, not requests. Domestic violence can be an
immediate cause of homelessness for many women.
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Multi- Service Center Shelter and Transitional Housing
Located in South King County, MSC shelter served 7 Tukwila individuals in the first six months. All
referrals come through the coordinated single entry Family Housing Connection System.
Tukwila School District
330 McKinney -Vento students were identified by the Tukwila School District for the 2014/2015 school
year. Transportation costs for these students amounted to $218,314. Social workers, counselors,
District liaisons and Human Services staff work together to promote stable housing.
Riverton Park United Methodist Church
10 homeless individuals per week are estimated to contact the Church for assistance. In addition, the
evening meal program, Tuesdays Table, serves about 10 homeless people a week. These numbers do
not include the individuals /families seeking temporary shelter from the Church.
Tukwila Information and Referral Statistics
In 2014 we identified 123 homeless individuals seeking assistance. In 2015 from January —June we have
had contact with 55. Homeless individuals and families come to our office, often without notice. Some
may be living temporarily in motels, unable to access market rate housing. Single homeless men and
single women stop in for hygiene supplies, emergency food bags, clothing, and /or conversation. A
significant amount of budget goes to homeless prevention ($62,000) — keeping people stable where they
are, providing rental and utility assistance.
REACH Center of Hope — Day Shelter
REACH serves as a day center for homeless women and children offering a range of services. From
January — June of this year, 14 families representing 46 individuals were identified from Tukwila.
Tukwila Community Center and City Parks
The Community Center provides a safe and welcoming environment for homeless individuals to rest,
have coffee, or shower. Parks staff works collaboratively with other departments to ensure outreach is
made to homeless individuals observed in City parks.
King County Mobile Medical and Dental Vans
The medical van comes twice a month and the dental van once a month to the Church by the Side of the
Road, providing services to homeless individuals. A meal is also provided in collaboration with the
Church. In 2014, 34 individuals were seen for medical services and 40 patients were seen at the dental
van.
Way Back Inn
The City owns three homes that are used for 90 -day housing for homeless families and children. The
properties are rehabilitated to current code in exchange for leasing to the Way Back Inn. 13 households
were assisted in 2014.
Regional Cooperation
Tukwila staff communicate and participate with a variety of partners, both regionally and subregionally
to address the problems of homelessness. Some examples of these efforts include the Housing Action
Committee, made up of City human service representatives, Housing Development Consortium, Housing
Authorities, non - profits, and Sound Cities staff. Staff receive briefings on the various Committee to End
Homelessness activities and engage in workgroups looking at poverty issues, increasing capacity of local
non - profits and increasing faith -based participation in planning and developing solutions. Most recently
staff attended the kick -off of the Operation WelcomeOneHome initiative working to end Veteran
homelessness by December of this year.
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Recently City Managers and Human Services staff from Tukwila, Burien and SeaTac started meeting to
plan coordinated efforts. Additionally, South King County city Human Services staff are partnering with
the Housing Development Consortium of King County to fund a regional homeless and housing
coordinator.
ATTACHMENTS
2015 -2016 Human Services Funding Allocations
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TUKWILA HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS Funding Allocations 2015 -16
** Auburn Youth Resources — Street Outreach — 253 - 939 -2202 $2,500
Provides outreach and tangible supplies (food, hygiene) to homeless youth the TIB corridor. www.aVr4kids.org
Big Brothers /Big Sisters — Showalter Mentoring Program — 206 - 763 -9060 $3,000
Matches mentors with children based on need, including income level, single parents, family involvement with the criminal justice
system.
Catholic Community Services - Emergency Services - 253 - 850 -2517 $17,000
Program may provide food /utility assistance on a one time only basis. Phone lines open Friday from 10 -12. www.ccsww.org All
Tukwila requests must be screened by Tukwila Human Services.
Child Care Resources — 206 - 329 -1011 www.childcare.org $5.000
Program provides telephone information & referral to parents looking for childcare. Training is available to licensed childcare
providers.
Children's Therapy Center — 253- 854 -5660 $6,750
This agency provides physical, occupational & speech therapy for young children with neuro - developmental disabilities.
www.ctckids.org
Crisis Clinic — 206 - 461 -3222 ($2,620) Teen Link - 206 - 461 -4922 ($1,500) Community Information Line 206 - 461 -3200/ 2-
1-1 ($1500) www.crisisclinic.org The Crisis Clinic provides a comprehensive listing of social services available in King County.
Teen Link uses supervised teen volunteers to give assistance to their peers.
Domestic Abuse Women's Network — Community Advocacy Program 425 - 656 -4305 $4,000
www.dawnonline.orq
Community Advocates provide one on one advocacy, peer support groups & youth prevention programs.
Domestic Abuse Women's Network - 24 -hour crisis line 425 - 656 -STOP (7867). www.dawnonline.org
DAWN offers a 24 hour crisis line to victims of domestic violence.
** Domestic Abuse Women's Network— Confidential Shelter 206 -622 -1881 $7,000
DAWN offers residents of Tukwila a confidential South King County shelter.
www.dawnonline.org
Emergency Feeding Program — Food Bags 206- 329 -0300 $2,000
Provides one -time food bags for emergent need. Call for distribution sites. www.emergencyfeeding.org
Global to Local — Community Health Promoters — 206 - 816 -3243 $7,000
Global to Local's team of Community Health Promoters and leaders will provide educational classes, workshops and mentorship to
immigrant and refugee residents focused on healthy and active living.
Healthpoint — Dental Care- 253 - 796 -4071 (Kent) $4,550
This program provides dental services to under or un- insured residents. Dental facilities in Auburn, Federal Way and Kent.
www.Healthpointchc.org
Healthpoint — Primary Medical Care & Natural Health — 425 - 226 -5536 (Renton) $5,000
www. Health poi ntchc.orq
Provides comprehensive primary medical care to un /under insured residents. Sliding fees available for low- income.
253 - 852 -2866 (Kent), 253 - 874 -7634 Fed Way
** Hospitality House — Women's Shelter - 206 - 242 -1860 $5,000
9 bed shelter for women in recovery (ages 19 -57). They provide food, shower & laundry facilities, case management & weekly on
site counseling. Residents can stay up to 90 days. www .hospitalitvhousesouthking.org
Institute for Family Development — PACT (Parents & Children Together) 253 - 874 -3630 $21,600
www.institutefamily.org
In -home based intervention to families at risk of CPS involvement. Focus on improving family functioning /parenting skills.
King County Bar Foundation — Housing Justice Project and Neighborhood Legal Clinics — $2,500
www.kcba.org — 206 - 267 -7090
Free legal assistance is provided to low income tenants facing eviction. Neighborhood legal clinics make legal information and
referral available to low income residents.
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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 425 - 226 -7273 $8,300
This agency provides crisis intervention counseling support, legal, medical information & advocacy to victims of sexual assault.
www.kcsarc.org
Literacy Source — COLET- ESL Classes — 206 - 782 -2050 www. lite racy-sou rce. o rq $15,400
Adult English as a Second Language classes held at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. For new
resettled immigrants & refugees.
Lutheran Community Services -Angle Lake Resource Center — 206 - 816 -3240 www.lcsnw.org $5,000
LCS provides broad based program including behavioral health, primary care, prevention, education and advocacy for individuals,
families and communities. They have specialized services for refugees and immigrants.
Multi Service Center — Emergency Financial Assistance Program 253 - 398 -2010 $45,000
www.multi- servicecenter.com
This program provides emergency, one -time assistance for homeless prevention (no move -in, or damage deposit help) and utility
bill assistance. All requests must initially screened by Tukwila Human Services.
** Multi- Service Center - Housing /Shelter - 253 - 854 -3437 www.multi- servicecenter.com $4,000
Shelter & transitional housing may be available to homeless families. Units are available in Kent & Federal Way.
** REACH Center of Hope — Women /Children day center — 425 - 277 -7594 $1,805
Day shelter for homeless women, women with children open 8am -5pm M -F, showers, meals, laundry, case management.
Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) — Family Support Program 206 - 957 -2029 www.rewa.orq $21,200
This program provides bi- cultural /bi- lingual case management, advocacy, employment & family services to refugees & immigrants.
Renton Area Youth Services — Counseling 425 - 271 -5600 www.rays.org $55,092
RAYS provides school based culturally appropriate mental health counseling & prevention /education services to children & families
in the Tukwila School District.
Renton Area Youth Services — Substance Abuse 425 -271 -5600 $31,330
This program provides a substance abuse counselor who works at Foster High School.
Senior Services of Seattle King County - Meals on Wheels — 206 - 448 -5767 www.seniorservices.org $7,079
Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to homebound senior citizens.
Senior Services of King County - Volunteer Transportation Program — 206 - 448 -5740 $2,048
www.seniorservices.org
Volunteer Transportation helps isolated, frail, low- income elderly who are without other transportation options to medical & other
essential medical appointments.
* *Sound Mental Health — PATH program 206 - 444 -7845 $13,000
SMH provides outreach, engagement, assessments & referral services to homeless individuals in Tukwila. www.smh.org
* *South King County Public Health Mobile Medical Van — Dental Services $2,000
Mobile medical /dental van provides a variety of medical, dental (including assistance obtaining dentures), psychiatric services to
the homeless in Tukwila. Call for van schedule.
Tukwila Pantry — Food Bank - 206 - 431 -8293 www.tukwilapantry.org $24,370
The food bank is open Tues, Thurs & Sat from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Bring photo id & a current utility bill showing address.
** Way Back Inn - 206 - 682 -7382 www.way- back- inn.org $9,000
Program provides up to 3 months rent -free at transitional housing units for homeless families engaged in case management. Small
cleaning deposit required.
YWCA of Seattle King County — Domestic Violence Children's Program 425 - 226 -1266 $4,326
www.ywcaworks.org
Children's DV program delivers services to children & the non offending parent who have experienced DV. Perpetrator must be out
of the home.
YWCA of Seattle King County — Domestic Violence Community Advocate — 425 - 226 -1266 ext. 3009 $5,000
www.Vwcaworks.org
The YWCA provides community advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
* = Agencies whose sole focus is providing services to those already homeless (with the exception of the DAWN shelter)
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