National Call on COVID-19 Response Efforts, Featuring Special Guest U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson
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WebinarHear from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson with the Department of Health and Human Services, who will discuss new federal resources available to county leaders as we support elderly and disabled residents during the pandemic.National Call on COVID-19 Response Efforts, Featuring Special Guest U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson
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National Call on COVID-19 Response Efforts, Featuring Special Guest U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson
Please join NACo for an update on county priorities in federal coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts.
Hear from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson with the Department of Health and Human Services, who will discuss new federal resources available to county leaders as we support elderly and disabled residents during the pandemic.
To ask a question during the call, email questions@naco.org.
Hear from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson with the Department of Health and Human Services, who will discuss new federal resources available to county leaders as we support elderly and disabled residents during the pandemic.2020-04-27Webinar2020-08-26
Please join NACo for an update on county priorities in federal coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts.
Hear from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson with the Department of Health and Human Services, who will discuss new federal resources available to county leaders as we support elderly and disabled residents during the pandemic.
To ask a question during the call, email questions@naco.org.
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FNS releases SNAP administrative waivers ahead of COVID-19 public health emergency expiration
On August 15, the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) issued guidance to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state agencies planning for the October 2022 expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Heal -
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Biden-Harris administration takes steps to address monkeypox outbreak
On August 4, in response to continued transmission in the U.S. and globally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the monkeypox virus a Public Health Emergency (PHE). -
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Applications Open for Initiative to Support Rural County Residents with Substance Use Disorders
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. While no corner of the country has gone untouched, the overdose crisis has hit rural America particularly hard. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties. -
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White House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this week
Throughout the week of August 15, the White House will hold a series of four briefings to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). -
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Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. -
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NACo’s listening session findings for the White House Hunger Conference
On June 30, the National Association of Counties (NACo) hosted a virtual listening session to inform the White House national strategy to end hunger, increase healthy eating and physical activity and reduce diet related diseases in the United States by 2030.
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Improving Housing Access with Recovery Funds
August 24, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin us to learn how counties are utilizing Recovery Funds to combat the housing shortage, lower the number of Americans experiencing homelessness and ensure that every segment of the population has a safe, affordable and stable home.08243:00 pm<p>Join us to learn how counties are utilizing Recovery Funds to combat the housing shortage, lower the number of Americans experiencing homelessness and ensure that every segment of the population has a safe, affordable and stable hom
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Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions
August 31, 2022 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmNACo and partners at Bureau of Justice Assistance, CDC and State Justice Institute are excited to announce the new initiative,08312:00 pm<p>NACo and partners at <a href="https://bja.ojp.gov/" target="_blank">Bureau of Justice Assistance</a>, <a href="htt
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The Opioid Response Network: A Free and Localized Resource to Enhance County-Led Efforts
August 31, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCounties across the nation are on the front lines of the opioid and stimulant crisis providing essential public services. To enhance these efforts, refine approaches, fill gaps and help counties achieve their goals, NACo has partnered with the Opioid Response Network (ORN).08313:00 pm<p>Counties across the nation are on the front lines of the opioid and stimulant crisis providing essential public services.
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The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.pagepagepage<h2>Overview</h2>
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Reports & Toolkits
COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse
The COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse features timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03127:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="ad-block no-top-margin no-bullets">
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State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Resource Hub
Explore NACo's resource hub for the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.Reports & Toolkitsdocument010512:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
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Transforming County Human Services Network
Counties Matter in Human Services There are over 257,000 county human services employees across the country delivering vital services to our nation’s most vulnerable populations.pagepagepage<h3><strong>Counties Matter in Human Services</strong></h3>
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Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a NO-COST program available to all member counties.pagepagepage<h1>With <a id="naco" name="naco">NACo</a>, Saving Feels Better</h1>
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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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Legislative Director – Human Services & Education | Veterans & Military Services(202) 661-8843
Upcoming Events
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31Aug2022Webinar
The Opioid Response Network: A Free and Localized Resource to Enhance County-Led Efforts
Aug. 31, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm