Are you experiencing or have you experienced homelessness in King County and want to impact local homeless policies?

All Home is seeking people who are experiencing or who have experienced homelessness in King County to join the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC provides input and recommendations to the All Home Coordinating Board members who are accountable for makingdecisions about how to prevent and end homelessness in King County.

CAC membership is accepted on an on-going basis, filling vacant positions on a quarterly basis. There will be 12 – 15 members at a given time.CAC member commitments include:

  • Participatefor a minimum of 6 months, with the opportunity of serving up to 2 years
  • Attend monthly 1.5 hour, evening meetings
  • Make recommendations to the All Home Coordinating Board and work with other CAC members to inform the vote of the 2 consumer representativeson the Coordinating Board
  • Share from your own experiences of homelessness, not on behalf of an agency
  • Inform and lead ways to gather consumer input separate from the CAC
  • Respect the views and experiences of other members of the CAC

Members will be compensated for their participation through grocery store stipends in the following increments:

▪ Up to 2.5 hours - $40 / ▪ 2.5 – 5 hours - $80 / ▪ 5+ hours - $120

Accommodations, including interpretation and childcare,are available upon request.

APPLICATION

We appreciate your interest in participating in the CAC. To ensure diverse input that reflects a wide range of experiences, pleasecomplete the questions below. All questions are optional. For support in completing this form or to complete verbally, please contact or 206-263-8256.

Preferred name:

Contact information:

Preferred language:

What is your racial identity?

What is your gender identity?

What is your sexual orientation?

How long ago was your homelessness experience?

Where did you predominately stay or access services? Check all that apply.

City of Seattle / East King County / South King County
North King County / Outside of King County / Other:

During your experience of homelessness, what was the composition of your household? Check all that apply.

Single Adult (over 18) / Young Adult (18 – 24) / Youth (under 18)
Family w/children under 18 / Veteran / Other:

Please share a little bit about your homeless experience. What circumstances led to your experience of homelessness? What services did you access during that time?

Why are you interested in joining the Consumer Advisory Council?

If you have questions about how to fill out this form or would like to complete verbally, please contact All Home at or call 206-263-8256.