Stepping Up Network Call: Introduction to the Network and Making the Six Questions Work for You
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WebinarJoin the Stepping Up partners for the first Stepping Up Network Technical Assistance Call. On this call, counties will hear about the purpose and goals of the Stepping Up Network and how it can be a useful tool for their efforts.Stepping Up Network Call: Introduction to the Network and Making the Six Questions Work for You
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Stepping Up Network Call: Introduction to the Network and Making the Six Questions Work for You
Join the Stepping Up partners for the first Stepping Up Network Technical Assistance Call. On this call, counties will hear about the purpose and goals of the Stepping Up Network and how it can be a useful tool for their efforts. Counties will then engage in a facilitated discussion on the “Six Questions” document and how the planning process described in that report has been or could be beneficial to them in their Stepping Up efforts. Counties are encouraged to sign on and join the conversation! Please be sure to participate in or review the “Introduction to the ‘Six Questions County Leaders Need to Ask’” webinar on February 2 prior to joining the call.
Join the Stepping Up partners for the first Stepping Up Network Technical Assistance Call.2017-03-02Webinar2020-08-26
Join the Stepping Up partners for the first Stepping Up Network Technical Assistance Call. On this call, counties will hear about the purpose and goals of the Stepping Up Network and how it can be a useful tool for their efforts. Counties will then engage in a facilitated discussion on the “Six Questions” document and how the planning process described in that report has been or could be beneficial to them in their Stepping Up efforts. Counties are encouraged to sign on and join the conversation! Please be sure to participate in or review the “Introduction to the ‘Six Questions County Leaders Need to Ask’” webinar on February 2 prior to joining the call.
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Prenatal-to-Three Peer Learning Network: How the Social Determinants of Health Impact Families and Children
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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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Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee
All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.pagepagepage<p>All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency preven
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Reports & Toolkits
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Director of Programs and Operations(202) 942-4289
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