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Enhancing Community Education <br />Facilitator: Beverly Foster <br />Strengths of the current network: <br />Weaknesses of the current network: <br />Characteristics of a good system: <br />Workable strategies to achieve the desired system: <br />Priorities for action: <br />1. In order to help people get access to information, <br />- Train people in the communities, such as clergy, about <br />available services. UIse non- traditional people for <br />outreach. <br />- Create a I &R hotline. <br />2. Dissemination of information about human services: <br />- Provide statements in County tax bills, utility bills. <br />- Don't overload people with information, or be too <br />intrusive. <br />- Deliver information with: - dignity and in a confidential <br />manner. <br />- Create a long -range plan for educational services. <br />- Plan use of public service announcements. <br />- Provide programs with assistance in developing marketing <br />strategies. <br />- Combine human services in one physical location <br />3. Encourage a sense of unity and community. <br />- Hold town hall sessions which are focused on specific <br />topics. Provide child care. Use sites within communities. <br />10 <br />