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221 file, computer disks/tapes for sale. As of p January, 1986 the I/R Collection project is . still unfinished, suffering from inadequate financial support. 1983-84 -- HSAC (its Child Care Subcommittee) recommended the creation of a county commissioner appointed Task Force to establish a child care coordinating agency. Results: The Child Care Networks, Inc. , a private non-profit agency, was created to serve as a focal point for information and coordination of children services. 1984-85 HSAC (its In--home Care Committee) was instrumental in promoting greater in-home health coordination and recommending a permanent board to deal with this issue. Results: A County In-home Care Board was established by County Commissioners which is staffed by the the Dept. of Social Services and advisory to the Social Services Board. 1984-85 HSAC (its Displaced Workers Committee) studied the impact of the lay offs in the Hillsborough area and recommended the establishment of a credit counseling service. Results: OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) began offering the credit counseling service. 2. Facilitate COMMUNICATION and COORDINATION among providers. Since the very beginning, HSAC has devoted time at monthly meetings for information e:rchanae, through a round robin practice or special programs. In fact, the communication function was ranked as the highest relevant HSAC activity in a 1982 membership- survey. Perhaps the best effort in communication and coordination was the 1980 Conference and and Report on Human Services Coordination: Challenge for the 80's.1, The results were the sharing of ideas and identifying of major coordination issues such as needs assessment (setting priorities, evaluation, resources, etc. ) , funding, and specific service coordination areas such as women, aging, children & families, health care, legislative action, case management, and board development.