Human Services

About Human Services
Human Services provides essential assistance to vulnerable populations in Pierce County. Review our Strategic Plan.

 VISION: 
Empowered individuals, healthy families, and thriving communities. 

MISSION: 
We work to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to community-based services that respect each person's unique
experience.
Contact Us
We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Sound View Office
3602 Pacific Ave. Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98418
253-798-4400
How Can We Help You?
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Aging & Disability Resources
We help with resources to live healthy, safely and independently in the community. Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 253-798-4600 to see how we can assist you or someone you love.
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Community Action Programs 
We help with resources  for families to live healthy. Services include education, energy assistance, home repair and more.

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Community Development
We fund youth violence prevention programs, low-income public service programs and public facilities improvements.
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Developmental Disabilities
We provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities, through contracts with various community agencies.
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Early Childhood Education
We provide ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), comprehensive preschool classrooms across Pierce County.
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Energy Assistance
We provide assistance with power and heating bills as well as conservation education.
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Homeless Services
We fund housing and support services that respond to homelessness across Pierce County.
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Housing Assistance
We provide down payment assistance, home repair, weatherization assistance, and funding for affordable housing.
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Prevention Services
Partners with schools, social service agencies and non-profits to educate communities and reduce substance abuse among youth.
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Transportation Services
We develop transportation services to support community members.
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Veterans Assistance Programs
We provide emergency assistance with food, rent and utilities to qualified indigent veterans and family members.
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WSU Extension
WSU Extension offers a variety of programs: 4-H, SNAP, Community & Master Gardeners, Tech Wizards, and Nutrition.
Calendar of Events

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  1. Mon, Mar 2

    Birth to 25 (B-25) Advisory Board Meeting
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  2. Tue, Mar 3

    Oh My Gosh - Now What? - Part 4
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  3. Wed, Mar 4

    Citizens' Advisory Board Meeting
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  4. Sat, Mar 7

    Disability Resource Fair
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  1. Contractors & Providers
  2. Boards & Committees
Solicitations & Competitive Bids

Opportunities for funding and requests for services are regularly made available and posted here.
Program Plans
News and Events