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• IV. Task Force Action Plan <br />A. Orange County Working Groups Process <br />The steering committee nominated individuals to participate in each of the three working groups <br />and appointed chair people. In September 1997, a community forum was held to inform the <br />community about the current status of the Healthy Carolinians initiative, introduce the new three <br />working groups, present the charges to the working groups (including a timeline) and invite <br />community participation. Specifically, presentations at the community forum included a data <br />review of the community assessment, information on the state initiative from DHHS staff and <br />updates on the process of selecting priorities. <br />The working groups met bi- weekly and established the following goals (see next pages in section <br />IV for detailed information): <br />• Needs of Children - To improve the potential for academic, personal and social success in <br />children by providing a comprehensive, coordinated county -wide program aimed at preventing <br />child abuse and neglect, a comprehensive, coordinated county -wide program aimed at preventing <br />substance abuse in children and youth, a campaign to promote love and adequate supervision for <br />all children. <br />To prevent the emotional and physical problems which occur in children whose families <br />are in distress by planning and implementing easily accessible services aimed at prevention, <br />intervention and treatment. <br />Teen Pregnancy - To decrease pregnancy among Orange County females less than 20 years old. <br />Preventive Services - To improve the length and quality of life of residents in Orange County. <br />• These goals and objectives have provided the foundation for the action plan for the Orange <br />County Healthy Carolinians initiative. Orange County is now entering the implementation phase <br />37 <br />23 <br />