COVID-19 Rental Assistance: A Playbook for Program Implementation
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WebinarJoin National Association of Counties (NACo) and experts from Witt O'Brien's for the second installment of our COVID-19 Rental Assistance webinar series.COVID-19 Rental Assistance: A Playbook for Program Implementation
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COVID-19 Rental Assistance: A Playbook for Program Implementation
Join National Association of Counties (NACo) and experts from Witt O'Brien's for the second installment of our COVID-19 Rental Assistance webinar series. In response to the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, Witt O’Brien’s experts will outline strategies and a framework for designing a successful program.
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Join National Association of Counties (NACo) and experts from Witt O'Brien's for the second installment of our COVID-19 Rental Assistance webinar series. In response to the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, Witt O’Brien’s experts will outline strategies and a framework for designing a successful program.



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County Strategies to Provide Supportive Housing for Familiar Faces
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County Leaders Championing Justice Efforts in Local Communities
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Human Services & Education Steering 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 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>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,
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Upcoming Events
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Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services
Apr. 6, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm