KING COUNTY, WA - Public Health - Seattle & King County has been awarded more than $5.8 million in Ryan White CARE Act funding to support a variety of care services for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS in King County.

"Some of our communities in King County are particularly vulnerable and in need," said King County Executive Ron Sims. "This grant will go a long way in assuring that low-income populations receive quality services."

Public Health and the HIV/AIDS Planning Council have awarded portions of this grant to over 20 providers, including public and non-profit community-based organizations.

"HIV and AIDS remain top Public Health priorities," said Dr. Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County. "We are fortunate to have some excellent organizations in King County that are providing first-rate services to people living with HIV and AIDS."

These numerous grants, which cover a 12-month period beginning in March 2001, will support organizations that provide a variety of services including, but not limited to, out-patient medical care, dental care, case management, home health care, transportation, child care, food and meal delivery, as well as mental health and substance use treatment and counseling.

Additionally, as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Initiative, a portion of the funds will be used to strengthen HIV-related health care and services among minority populations which are disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS. This Initiative supports efforts to improve the quality of care and health outcomes in communities of color.

Ryan White CARE Act funds

The Health Resources Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services issues the Ryan White CARE ACT Title I grants. Title I grants provide essential HIV/AIDS health care and supportive services to those that lack or are only partially protected by health insurance.

King County organizations receiving funding: