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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NACo submits comments on proposed rules regarding new foster care requirements and strengthening TANF

On November 27 and December 1, NACo submitted comments on two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families that would impact county administration of federal child welfare and anti-poverty programs.

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Sonoma County creates solutions to homeless crisis

Wildfire devastation and the COVID-19 pandemic con­tributed to a homelessness crisis in Sonoma County, Ca­lif., prompting the county to create more comprehensive housing offerings to better meet the needs of its most vul­nerable populations. 

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U.S. Senate Committee approves legislation to reauthorize programs for older adults

On July 31, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP) approved the bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 on a 20-1 vote. 

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Senate Agriculture Committee introduces 2024 Farm Bill

On November 18, Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, the Senate’s version of the 2024 Farm Bill.

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Arizona county leads nation in identifying indigent remains

Pima County seeks to offer closure to next of kin following the death of an indigent person.