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Lawrence‑Douglas County outlines anti‑poverty goals in Community Health Improvement Plan
Summary
Lawrence‑Douglas County Public Health and community partners presented the anti‑poverty component of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to the Douglas County Commission on July 2, 2025, outlining short‑term pilots and longer‑term goals aimed at improving economic stability for single female‑headed households.
Lawrence‑Douglas County Public Health and community partners presented the anti‑poverty component of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to the Douglas County Commission on July 2, 2025, outlining short‑term pilots and longer‑term goals aimed at improving economic stability for single female‑headed households.
"The CHIP is our...community shared road map for creating conditions where everybody can thrive," said Jonathan Smith, executive director of Lawrence‑Douglas County Public Health, explaining that the plan is a collaborative effort among county, city, health and nonprofit partners rather than a single‑agency plan.
The presentation emphasized ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data for Douglas County. Research associate Sarah…
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