Human Services & Education Policy Steering Committee

About the Committee

All matters pertaining to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance and income support, services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.

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Policy Platform 2024-2025

Every county in the U.S. administers and funds part of the cost of strengthening communities and protecting and enhancing families. The NACo Human Services & Education Steering Committee exists to support counties in this work.

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Resource

County Policy Priorities for Transforming the Child Welfare System

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Casey Foundation emphasizes support for youth

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