National Association of Counties Research Foundation

Nacorf delivers programming, technical assistance and thought leadership resources on a variety of pressing issues impacting member Counties ranging from health, criminal justice, resiliency, economic development and human services. This work is supported by a network of nationally oriented private foundations and federal agencies. Current projects are in the areas of health, justice and public safety programs, human services, community and economic development and infrastructure and resiliency.

Public affairs this department is responsible for county news with a focus on creating greater visibility of naco and county governments on capitol hill, while educating naco members about programs, products, and services provided by naco. County news is a biweekly publication circulated to more than 36,000 elected and appointed county officials across the country. County news informs county officials about what is happening in other Counties and provides information about legislative and regulatory activities in Washington, dc, that affect Counties and their residents. County news is also available on-line county news alert, an electronic newsletter distributed biweekly to 38,000 members highlights headlines in the current issue, and keeps them up to date on Association news, programs and member services.

County services - these activities include ongoing Research on issues of importance to Counties, responding to inquiries from and about Counties, managing a peer-to-peer network of expert county officials, hosting a clearinghouse of information about grants for which Counties are eligible and disseminating written materials. Nacorf also facilitates educational programs at naco conferences and leadership training for county officials.

Conferences and meetings