6/22/2026 Joint Health & Human Development Committee and Human Services Board Meeting

The Racine County Joint Health & Human Development Committee and Human Services Board met on June 22, 2026, to discuss various public health and social service initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the announcement of a $400,000 state-funded grant under Act 116 to support quality control positions in the Economic Support Division, and plans to create a new lead position at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) with braided funding from behavioral health services and human services. The meeting also covered workforce development programs, including a job fair and training initiatives with community partners. Additionally, the board reviewed a resolution to eliminate birth expense debt collection in child support cases, which would impact approximately 1,800 cases with outstanding balances totaling around $2 million. The resolution was moved forward for county board consideration. Other agenda items included updates on homelessness collaboration efforts, a new crisis supervisor position funded partly through billing changes, Meals on Wheels service status, and opioid overdose prevention efforts involving Narcan vending machines. The meeting concluded with announcements about the upcoming 2027 budget presentation and public hearing.