3/25/2008 This alert is powered by investments in United Way of King County 2008 Legislative Session Results Thank you for your support during this year’s legislative session. Because of you we made tremendous gains in policies and funding to address housing issues and homelessness. We are also pleased to announce an increase in funding to enhance the statewide 2-1-1 system. Read on for further details… Funding secured for housing and vital services United Way of King County was highly involved in advocating for several successful bills that addressed housing issues and homelessness. Gov. Christine Gregoire, signed a bill to provide an additional $6 million for the Washington Families Fund to help 1,000 more families in the coming year. This fund creates housing for homeless families and families at-risk of becoming homeless. The transitional housing, operating and rent program (THOR) received $2.5 million in additional funding to provide rental vouchers and support services for homeless and at-risk families and individuals. The Housing Trust Fund received $50 million in additional funding with $10 million set aside for housing in flooded counties. This fund helps communities meet the housing needs of low-income and special needs populations. Rapid response loans, low or no interest loans to purchase property for affordable housing, received $10 million. The legislature set aside $1.25 million to set up a state tax credit program for low-income families that qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Funding to implement this program will need to be budgeted into future state spending plans. 2-1-1 service boosted United Way of King County has been significantly involved in the roll-out of 2-1-1, a free phone number that connects people with services in their community. Thanks to the combined efforts of the United Ways of Washington, individual United Ways and a strong legislative champion, Senator Fraser, the Washington Information Network 2-1-1 secured a $750,000 increase for a total of $1.75 million for fiscal year 2009 to enhance its capacity and provide support in flood-affected areas. Push for early learning continues United Way of King County worked with key partners to raise awareness about the need for a stronger set of investments and policies around early learning. We achieved small-scale victories this year which build on gains made during last year's session. The Department of Early Learning received $250,000 to conduct a study on the creation of Washington State Head Start. This action fell far short of the request to align the state’s current Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program with the state Head Start program. Aligning the programs would increase federal reimbursement to child care providers and increase programming standards and intensity for children. Moving forward we will continue to push the legislature to integrate the programs. The legislature has asked counties to plan for and set aside money for early intervention services for children ages birth to three with developmental delays. We’re going to monitor how this request plays out and we will continue to pressure the legislature to require and fund these important services. For more information about United Way of King County's Public Policy Agenda and how to get involved, contact our public policy team or call (206) 461-3756. All media queries should be directed to United Way of King County's Public Relations Manager, Jared Erlandson, at (206) 461-3742. Quick Links Public Policy Agenda Past Alerts Find Your Elected Officials Take Action Volunteer Donate Public Policy Buy online to article Together we have the ability to choose the way and change our community for the better in fundamental, lasting ways. For more information about United Way of King County and how to get involved, contact You are receiving this e-mail because you have expressed interest in United Way of King County's efforts of public policy. If this is in error please click on the following link to purchase. Purchase To be added to the list Buy online United Way of King County has strict privacy practices. If you have questions, please review the United Way of King County Privacy Policy or e-mail If your e-mail address has changed, please edit your profile. United Way of King County, 720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

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