The City of Federal Way supports a range of human services through partnerships with human service agencies, neighboring South King County cities, and other service providers. As a funder, the city supplements federal, state, and county dollars in service areas that are of high priority for city residents and act as an incentive for effective service delivery for low-income Federal Way citizens.

In addition to General Funds, the city's management and allocation of Federal Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) is a significant resource to benefit community facilities and low-income areas of the city. Setting policies and establishing partnerships with regional and local institutions such as the school district, King County, the public health department, the business community, and church and civic organizations creates an infrastructure that supports citizens and provides opportunities for participation in economic and community life.

Responsible Manager:	Lynnette Hynden, Human Services Manager (253) 835-2650, lynnette.hynden@cityoffederalway.com
Contacts:	Kolya McCleave, CDBG/HS Grants Coordinator (253) 835-2653, Kolya.McCleave@cityoffederalway.com
	Denise Catalano, Administrative Assistant I (253) 835-2651, denise.catalano@cityoffederalway.com

Human Services Mission Statement

The mission of the Human Services Division is to ensure that an effective and collaborative delivery system is in place to: assist Federal Way residents in meeting their basic needs; increase their public safety; attain self-sufficiency and independence; and build strong neighborhoods. To achieve this, the division will: assess and anticipate community needs; manage an efficient and user-friendly funding application process; oversee and evaluate contracts with local service providers; and coordinate with other funders, community organizations, and city departments.