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049 <br /> CPROGRAM SUMMARY <br /> ABSTRACT: (Please limit io 100 words.) <br /> The information and Referral Guide was published in an effort to inform citizens <br /> of the public and nonprofit agencies which provide human-needs services. The <br /> Guide is in a loose-leaf notebook, with each agency listed on a separate page, <br /> so additions and/or corrections can -easily be made. 'First distributed in April , <br /> 1987, the Guide has already had three revisions. A topical index of key words <br /> was developed to categorize the agencies, and this index is growing with each <br /> revision to reflect the needs of the users. Also included is a map showing the <br /> location of county departments and agencies. <br /> PROBLEM/CONCERN: <br /> Developing a flexible loose-leaf format for presenting the information was a major <br /> concern since bound material is virtually out-of-date immediately upon publication. <br /> A continuing concern is that of reaching those citizens who are eligible and need the <br /> services which are available and listed in the guide. <br /> SOLUTION: <br /> Adopting a standard one-page format allows citizens to acquire sufficient information <br /> to guide them to the proper person of a parti.eolar agency which provides the required <br /> service. Since the integrity of county governelent endorses each agency listed, new <br /> nonprofit agencies must be carefully scrutinized before being included in the Guide. <br /> Distribution of the guide is not only countywide but statewide. <br /> 10 <br />