Human Services & Education Policy Steering Committee

To better support at-risk youth, Calcasieu Parish, La., built its Multi-Agency Resource Center, a “one-stop-shop” model that proactively connects young people with community supports before they’re involved with the justice system.

Counties are encouraged to comment on the potential impacts of these changes, particularly in connection with other upcoming SNAP changes 

NACo CEO Matt Chase: "Every one of these counties started in the same place: a local vision, followed by a search for ideas. NACo builds the networks that connect county officials and other experts." 

On Oct. 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced awards for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. The awardees included 76 county governments, which received more than $282 million through the program to implement and plan for roadway safety projects.

After a mid-term appointment to succeed a late commissioner, Jim Schmidt stayed on the Lincoln County, S.D. Board of Commissioners for 28 years, during which time his county's population grew dramatically, both physically and managerially.

County governments rarely have a direct role in the energy market, but a new NACo report finds that counties can often be most effective as advocates, helping lower residents’ utility costs by leveraging state programs, local partnerships and outreach.