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.
Policy Platform & Resolutions 2026-2027
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.
Featured Initiative
Early Childhood Development Initiative
Counties play a crucial role in fostering communities that support positive outcomes for young children. Resources and peer learning opportunities are available to help counties advance programs and policies for children from birth to age three.
Resource
County Policy Priorities for Transforming the Child Welfare System
County pairs veteran housing with on-site support services to speed self-sufficiency
San Bernardino County, Calif. built an apartment community for veterans to help reduce the barriers to housing and supportive services.
Counties keep elections on track during midterm
Counties across the country faced obstacles in administering the midterm elections, including voting machine errors, flooding and false text messages sent to voters.
Counties Mark Six Years of Operation Green Light for Veterans
County buildings and landmarks light up in green November 4-11, showing support, highlighting resources available for veterans and their families.
Midterms advance county officials, Florida property tax cut
Voters advanced several current and former county officials to higher office, but also approved a policy that will threaten county budgets in Florida.
Resource
The County Human Services and Education Landscape
Human Services & Education Policy Briefs
Committee Chair
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Hon. Barb Weckman Brekke
Committee Contact
Emma Conover
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