County panel recommends $263K in grants to human services nonprofits
A committee of the Door County Board of Supervisors on Monday recommended awarding more than $263,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations addressing the county’s health and human services needs and the negative economic effects of the pandemic.
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Door County has added more than 500 new short-term rentals since 2018, records show
More than 500 new short-term rental businesses have been created in Door County since the start of 2018, a Knock analysis of public records has found. Moreover, the total number of short-term rental units in the county now exceeds the number of hotel and motel rooms for the first time, the records show.
Methodology: How we analyzed the growth of short-term rentals
To dive into the data on the growth of the short-term rental industry in Door County, we submitted a public records request to the Door County Tourism Zone Commission, asking for a list of current room tax permit-holders.
County Board approves ordinance on bullying and harassment
The Door County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance prohibiting bullying and harassment in the county, part of what county leaders described as an effort to get children who are bullying into an existing juvenile diversion program.
Door County’s new Public Health officer on Covid, community engagement and setting county-wide health goals
After almost three months on the job as Door County’s Public Health officer, Eric Krawczyk has begun reaching out to community organizations and setting goals for how he wants Door County to approach improving community health.
Out-of-home placements for Door County children have roughly doubled this year, county says
The number of Door County children in out-of-home placements such as foster care has roughly doubled this year compared to last year, in large part due to mental health and addiction issues among parents, leaders of the county Health and Human Services (HHS) department said this week.
As United Way expands child care efforts, a pilot program could help 25 families in its first 9 months
A pilot program matching employer contributions toward employees’ child care costs could help at least 25 families in the coming year, a United Way coordinator said this week. It comes as United Way also has made progress in efforts to improve access to home-based child care facilities in Door County.
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Door County’s LGBTQ advocacy organizations reach a turning point in their growth
Three LGBTQ advocacy organizations in Door County have reached a turning point in their growth this year, celebrating milestones and expanding their staffing and educational efforts.
Child care proposal would bolster at-home providers, focus on worker retention
A county government proposal using federal funding would provide more support to at-home child care facilities and providers in Door County.
Affordable housing initiatives could add hundreds of units to Door County in coming years
Two affordable housing projects in Door County, supported partially by federal funding allocated by the county government, could result in the construction of more than 700 new affordable housing units in the county over the next two decades.
Sober living facility could fill crucial void for addiction recovery in Door County
A proposed sober living facility in Door County would provide more options and increased flexibility for addiction treatment and lead to better outcomes in recovery, according to county Health and Human Services leaders.
Child welfare reports in Door County are soaring. Meth addiction is a complicating factor.
Door County’s government this year is on pace to receive more child welfare referrals than it has during any year in history, far exceeding a previous record and alarming county leaders.
Door County families face limited child care options, affordability challenges
Door County parents face challenges including limited options for child care and limited space available at existing facilities; logistical and scheduling issues arising from the county’s tourism industry and unique geography; and the cost of child care itself. Child care providers also face difficulties in building a sustainable business model while meeting regulatory standards.