“Counties Addressing Poverty: Serving the Underserved” describes the critical county role in breaking multigenerational cycles of poverty. The report examines varying poverty rates across our nation’s counties, county anti-poverty efforts and federal economic opportunity programs that are county-administered. Additionally, the report includes recommendations for Congress on how they can engage with local decision makers as they work to reauthorize and improve federal poverty programs.

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Dr. Joshua Sharfstein discusses overdose data and trends May 1 at the NACo Large Urban County Caucus fly-in. Photo by Bryan Dozier
County News

Ongoing support is crucial for counties tackling overdose rates

The best treatment option for polysubstance use is “contingency management,” which is when someone with substance use disorder is given an incentive, such as money, for not using.

Walworth County, Wis. Supervisor Brian Holt describes how regional coordination helps counties get a better picture of their priorities. Photo by Bryan Dozier
County News

Proposed federal mandates cloud opioid treatment

Counties are positioned to quickly feel the effects of Office of National Drug Control Policy’s new priorities.

A teacher sits with a small group of young students
Press Release

National Association of Counties expands programming to build childcare supply

NACo announces the launch of its Childcare Supply Network. This new peer learning network will support local leaders in addressing childcare challenges and co-creating sustainable solutions to strengthen local childcare systems in response to workforce needs.