HomeMy WebLinkAbout010224 NACo Resource Roundup – Jan_ 2_ 2024Opioid settlement resources, leadership development and more
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Happy New Year! On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events, and other tools, and the County Countdown <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxd
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! NEW <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=VkRb4L5XBMztHr4fIzLRo1-9g9Pa1WfjpgGPrDVSnSdVcOzp_TkKi9CsanwSgL5nLKgOHhhoWdIInbIIun0EpA~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0h
Ct1FWY1zQ~~> County Economies Study <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=kj59nKmcsL_glSULPlJeX3LAcepyTg61C2TJhBAu6vRu_7RGQ-_cxDVmj6CNFAIT-7WUI8eAyqIEqRO7ED9EBg~~&t=IpRsfRH
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NACo is conducting a survey <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=2vKFLJl299Oz7aZuiLCgVWKvGJgitK9Y6Z14RdPwN78MpcEJlSG_UPUzYQa2v7D8fJEBDgX1MroLjnqMUfRzXg~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt
1FWY1zQ~~> to understand local economic trends under the hood of the national economy.
* We need your help: National economic indicators reveal how the U.S. economy is performing as a whole, but local perspectives help us understand the wide variations across county lines.
* Highlight the county perspective: Without a thorough understanding of local economic drivers and trends, key county issues could be lost at the state and federal levels.
* Bonus! Fifty survey participants will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card as a token of our appreciation (participation is optional).
* The submission deadline has been extended. Please respond by Sunday, January 7 <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=1sbIihNkO5N41eTBGHlWWpuMcAlCi-zmkGG6n_EghkgijbIdDgzGM
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resources on the National Opioid Settlements <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=txajuvMm_ZwQCC04DiTkNc5pOywA2B7ZmbhoQgA5rEwT8bsALHlmLItyKsNHlJqgGmUoYMxojUbpSiyJjZCypQ~~&
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NACo continues to elevate the role of counties <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=YEo-kB2zmG_XpqndGqh6LyV0TpqEGpdFSYjDH51zBhbG7fo-Lt3i7vXWGbW2PjwzOlU4CpFT46NpMRuSHgKGRw~
~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> in effectively administering funds from national opioid settlements.
* Join us at NACo HQ: On January 10, NACo invites <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=qbxOVQh0IvRXoYb_fnz68WJUWrwWf_KAG0751Rn7aBLlvGWUpNqXVHE8CTZbN5BQ9NSLboMAZjVQpd0nwZ1-
bA~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> county, state and federal leaders to explore opportunities to strengthen intergovernmental coordination in our nation's response to the opioid epidemic.
RSVP here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=SHkfWSOWRkOfHQBtL20FW1xTaQFUWOIx-oLopN-azuia0_8Af3LXAevSxkc46INDXE4Mb2aklBnqUC8MWB1c9A~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~>
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* Dive deeper into eligible expenditures: Read NACo's summaries of the evidence behind a range of eligible expenditures, including increasing access to evidence-based treatment <https://www.mmsend50.
com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=DkE3-RyFwgTO1516AfluZvBOAisxXsewZ8vjJ39y6UjoHgS150J_s-V7iKfSWsrcVMiGIrq8-qkn_KuvqGhGMQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> , treatment of Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=2Tb_zJQawQdLhEpUKGG_xz7aTLAsJX_yZbFHY1_l6m0OuiW02w8JUEs2stJg69Xa8C5anT0SwjqslGMc0r2edg~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ
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APPLY TODAY FOR THE 2024 NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=hqOnfUmZTIcM-TAX_Lh1OoY5D0LjWfsb3wNP0u0ikFcpiP3D59rF2-J91kjSs-owvIbTjXogervLQcD9KxHrG
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Applications are now open for the 2024 NACo Achievement Awards <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=M-aNpaTce2IYCr-T6GZhDU9pBKIdL1PWo31I4M4pq1MOiQ4ZU2wPpPmDs5CVgsB9rQ4ok-2
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* About the Achievement Awards: Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=l16JXT2IjUrgpbKGyF2F6yZesLoa77xR3-ZyCpqnfKKDUwwbtnFJRjsDkRlEau
dhoovIfpKkeOjf9UYxbCzWuA~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> have recognized outstanding county government programs and services.
* Earn national recognition: In addition to earning local media coverage, Achievement Award winners have been featured in NACo's County News, congressional testimony and NACo publications.
* It's easy to apply: The non-competitive application process is quick and simple for counties, parishes and boroughs of all sizes.
* Questions? For more information, please review the Achievement Awards online guide <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=tzLpgD6vt1pB4nGXQzWOlQNcqhf1sk_KK53kLL9uoAVby7dBR
H9cXldl7B6dvURpCmI1K4bEaH26mSmfq6P0nQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> or email awards@naco.org <mailto:awards@naco.org> with any questions.
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Make Leadership Development Your New Year’s Resolution <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=EQPErjLDKpA1VKNjDj2rjLj8vo8XRJGSlTO7LF81_ATzJ3WS4OcbbWO0OXuuBBaC4OOOa4EFwI7cROL
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County leaders manage numerous priorities, activities and initiatives every day. Perhaps the most important is personnel development <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=z
Skbwh99WgSiFgvcR2kp7G7Sm3GuvIPvnsIpg_MdMGTAEo5yOYtyc3xew0eRpn3QyN42ib4zlNhuO2lP_1a8Bw~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> – to make existing leaders better and emerging leaders ready.
* The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=IUIKx8ytepQbPAoYdDll_eGc7Q_8enyc7cAUMKp1v_Azqv8-swBaxgt2v1e2ciSmd1lAYwMFARIz57hd18lR6Q~
~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> is an innovative, completely online 12-week program to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills.
* Designed for county leaders: Graduates from the program have described it as "the most beneficial use of my time as it relates to leadership training," "highly inspirational and reinvigorating"
and "a once in a lifetime" opportunity.
* Enroll today: Learn more and enroll at www.naco.org/skills <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=GW8WiWvEVzWTmm8LPJHdxA_9-lmx8p2xqrMeHAeao_CF682T_HiKJstenwhE2jjt1jvbI6FMP
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Jump start your plans for National County Government Month <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=KLWNcQxB3KwYz5fzHU4Y2NiU86QGWjr-5c_MYUCOqfQ46tzatpO_YmQgxFlpDViJ1wwwXc7uN-v
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National County Government Month <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=CfFsus4jXBaYUUNOSDz9D9i_5cNNCSap-Th8y_p9pcunY3rMUYojwLNhyG1tptiyQYYt1JoYrAgI6nOKG0Pr7w~~&t=IpRsfRHRsx
b0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county government.
* Tell your story: NCGM <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=-9Bcia0Ra4reEMKh95UJj5WocjWK-UO0VGI0P3EQsUIX7eG45bMq5X0b57woa_TlFzguBs7XugYsbW2n_jqcCQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY
1zQ~~> is an excellent opportunity for your county to highlight effective county programs and raise public awareness of county government.
* 2024 theme: This year's theme is ForwardTogether <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=8GJSoKIHq-6PDtldPjM6h7MBmJTThjEBx7b67s3sav40RJ-bU0MtrFSl-hTT0KFf4CO2-W0YgfRgfWirtZs
JWQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> , drawing on NACo President Mary Jo McGuire's unifying focus for the year. The three pillars of ForwardTogether feature how counties connect, inspire
and lead.
* Prepare for April: Explore NACo's toolkit <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=4n3GI8aCZ7L_W1Yg8VuPDhx0yRDv6gSygirALrUGj3FrrTPlPgU_J2r7f90j1VBHY7kV7e9diooJctTVJ5kG9g~~&t
=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> for ideas and tools to help your county participate.
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Boosting Career Opportunities in Coal and Manufacturing Communities <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=oPzbgbWuq6So4HH_jkbMAztsavUnOJCrjj0KyoupTtMO2naruisFddkR9vZQbA2jxG
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The flexibility of a county's workforce is crucial for success. Join our upcoming webinar <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=oi0gz1veCHiGX_EF0gSxzScmhzfRxGVvgyrQR9FZ-Hdm
Vib53HFTlVCX23UQlSKiySJjPGCxCXyduVl9SlzqzQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> to learn how county initiatives promote professional growth and career transitions to strengthen the local job
market.
* Join us Jan. 18: NACo’s Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) National Network and Counties for Career Success (C4CS) initiatives will showcase successful programs
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in coal and manufacturing communities. Register here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=A5826ji6O439k2BcDOjOk7i7ljmBLKbSO9yz6UcO61x9Qao2QVvYV_DNWazhOs9JkzG8mTsYQUoDwuZ
IHKVafA~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~> .
* About BRECC: BRECC <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=kXirjbZDVA5TGcpBDgzNuyoPeu-6yCapnOZvbZOYxoIzAcr8WuJPLO60MgDr3OUdwRpCE3h24TlrjVrklcimsQ~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ
~~> serves coal communities seeking to revitalize and diversify their economies.
* About C4CS: C4CS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=skt4VFUKEaxDeHirCelq-POHBztk0kFlZV3DwVSUj0jkdob6QBg1OZMtqBrzQEi_kWgPmMjk2N23_mcX-XRZPg~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ~~
> facilitates collaboration throughout post-secondary education, workforce development, and human services to promote lifelong success among those experiencing barriers to education
and employment.
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JAN. 11 | 2 p.m. EST <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=mIBqbORWOE_B848u6DzhUVFXn_o7aKqOLwPxzyqsc0eOT_EKXJRLIFtBWGIrtYkvfP5LYbMsXnZ-LXB1p3W3tg~~&t=IpRsfRHRsxb0hCt1FWY1zQ
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Building a Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: The Role of Elected Officials and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Directors <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=
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Care Coordination for Improved Population Behavioral Health <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=MA9495Tw9U6FxKO6IlYjhIcihVM_kLlDMB8B5gVoeYKvPKGc9suImhplhG1uW1TVkGP2B2JImy
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Boosting Career Opportunities in Coal and Manufacturing Communities <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=QGliTduDYgN99EefXRwst1FG2vpt59JDlc9v2kPdOTGqiupKTjwZJK1KJB2S3TE4Ni
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Transforming Communities: County-Level Solutions for Mental Health and System Challenges <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=Evyz0r_-SDW5tuOOo8Yr_Lll_7D4RwkyqYiD9eGqv-Zh1
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* Join your peers: The conference convenes nearly 2,000 county officials to advance our federal policy priorities.
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Catch up on all we accomplished together last year <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=axoy-yY1GyYNwW-dUmLAVeWu_dt6OFF9pdnpEG3viLzIT_YHIqiGX2D3BfOnUOh1WYbD4chrw1-wTzyzXO7
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* Together, we achieved significant policy wins and pursued county-led solutions on timely issues, including mental and behavioral health <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~
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Find quality staff through NACo's Career Center <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=b_5cxdcAxAVR3h0NaLyCOA~~&pe=GlnBxg9HV13_KzMPGATRqWVPOUeSyqi_jnf_xAu9m1J_rmqoTN2fg2SgcobNxkllIKMpYDuuyVX-2tH3hS1wfQ
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Good employees are crucial to getting the job done. NACo provides a method for counties to find the right people to fill staffing vacancies.
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