3/23/2026 Joint Meeting of the Health & Human Development Committee and Human Services Board

The March 23, 2026 joint meeting of the Racine County Health & Human Development Committee and Human Services Board primarily focused on governance and administrative updates related to homelessness assistance and community services. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the county potentially becoming the collaborative applicant for the Continuum of Care (COC) program, which involves managing homeless assistance funding and coordinating resources in collaboration with the Homeless and Housing Alliance of Racine County. The committee reviewed the responsibilities entailed, including applying for HUD funding, appointing board members, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. While no final decisions were made, the committee voted to advance the matter to the full county board for first reading, with further ordinance modifications and resolutions to be considered in the coming months. Additionally, updates were provided on grant awards for Meals on Wheels and opioid advisory council activities, but no direct procurement actions or contract awards were reported during this meeting.