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B. Very Rich Priority Barriers, contd. <br /> " Barrier Rationales <br /> Lack of Child Care, . Lack of child care is a major reason for teen mothers not <br /> contd. comoletinc school <br /> . There are increasing numbers of single parent families <br /> with concomitant increased economic stresses <br /> . Nutritious meals and nutrition education orovided in <br /> quality day care can help offset problems caused by poverty <br /> Lack of Transportation . limits access to health care, child care, handicapped <br /> services, education, recreation, medical services, emoloy- <br /> ment, etc. <br /> . Is linked to several other barriers--economic problpmc and <br /> social isolation <br /> . Community concern exists <br /> . Solving this problem is preventative <br /> Lack of Information . Majority of srmmA-y group rated this high priority <br /> and Referral . Mentioned in all but one age group (7-12) as a significant <br /> factor in access to existing services <br /> . Is a significant need due to high mobility and rapid <br /> growth of Population; high rate of agency staff turnover; <br /> and rapid changes in resources <br /> . Significant number unable to find appropriate service can <br /> add to severity of ProblPol <br /> • Has a direct impact on all other barriers <br /> • Of concern to the communizy <br /> C. Very High Priority Barriers For Certain Age Groups <br /> Discrimination . Number 2 priority for 7-12; important for 0-6 <br /> • Produces unequal access to services for total population <br /> . Discrimination against school-age children because of their <br /> age, sex, race, religion, national origin or handicap has <br /> adverse effect on a sicnificant number <br /> • Is all-pervasive in home, school, public agencies and <br /> individuals <br /> . Services are not equally dist--4'nuted throuchput the county <br /> t'orr. Care Is a Burden . Ranked number 2 by 60.. age group <br /> • The problem is prevalent and cuts across all economic <br /> levels <br /> • Solving this problem would prevent oroblems associated with <br /> institutionalization <br /> • Economic uncertainty heightens the concern about this prob- <br /> lem <br /> Lack of T-aining/Educa- • sigh priority for 19-25 and 26-60 age groups <br /> tion/Low Skill Leval Severe problem for those affected <br /> • Impact on other barriers and problems <br /> Poor Parent-Child • High priority for 7-12 and 13-13 age grouos; moderate <br /> Relations priority for 0-5 and 19-25 <br />