Board of Douglas County, KS, Commissioners Work Session on June 10, 2026

The Douglas County, Kansas Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 10, 2026, focused on addressing chronic homelessness among women through a collaborative network of supportive housing and recovery services. The session featured presentations from various community partners including DECA, Cardinal Housing Network, Amethyst Place, and others, discussing the development of a network model to provide trauma-informed, substance-free supportive housing with wraparound services. Key procurement-related topics included the expansion of transitional housing units, coordination of case management, and funding challenges for therapeutic and recovery support services. Commissioners discussed the need for diversified funding sources, potential grant opportunities, and the importance of a collective impact approach involving multiple agencies. The session also highlighted the importance of data standardization for tracking outcomes and the potential for partnerships with indigenous communities for housing development. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the discussion emphasized strategic planning and resource allocation to support housing and recovery programs.