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.
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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.
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Counties allocated funding through the Shelter and Services Program
On June 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security allocated $291,040,000 in funding for eligible applicants to provide shelter, food, transportation and other eligible services to migrants under the FY 2023 Shelter and Services Program. -
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Supreme Court ruling in nursing home case could expose counties to costly lawsuits
On June 8, in a 7-2 opinion authored by Justice Jackson, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County, Indiana v. Talevski. -
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Changes enacted to federal immigration policies as Title 42 expires
On May 11, “Title 42”, a pandemic-era policy that allowed for the rapid expulsion of asylum seekers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ended. In anticipation of the end of Title 42, several changes to federal immigration processes have been made, which impact county governments. -
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White House Issues Executive Order Aimed at Improving Child Care and Long-Term Care Affordability
On April 18, President Biden issued an Executive Order containing over 50 directives aimed at improving access to child care, early childhood education, long-term care and veteran care programs. -
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Congress reintroduces Elder Justice Act reauthorization legislation
On April 19, House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Co-Chair of the House Elder Justice Caucus Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) introduced The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023, which reauthorizes the Elder Justice Act and dedicates new funding to programs that safeguard older adults and adults with disabilities from abuse, isolation and neglect.
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Sep. 20, 2023
This toolkit provides an overview of the county role in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), federal policy priorities for ensuring SNAP is effectively serving county residents and the current legislative and administrative outlook for program reforms.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jul. 7, 2023
Counties invest heavily in residents’ health and well-being, often serving as the ultimate safety net for low-income residents. This toolkit provides an overview of the county role in federal human services and education programs that help vulnerable residents thrive.
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Press Release |
May. 11, 2023
Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocates for Policy Solutions at White House, on Capitol Hill
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ARPA Impact Report: An Analysis of How Counties are Addressing National Issues With Local Investments
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Legislative Director – Human Services & Education | Veterans & Military Services(202) 661-8843