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Orange County's Family Alliance Plan works to uplift impoverished families - The Daily Tar Heel https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2019/01/family-alliance-plan-0122[2/19/2019 8:12:54 AM] The new plan isn't necessarily a change for the FSA, but it is a promise of its commitment to involving families in decision-making processes, Austin said. One of the Orange County FSA’s partners is the Compass Center for Women and Families in Chapel Hill. According to the Compass Center’s website, its mission involves “increasing self-sufficiency and preventing domestic violence.” Returning agency to underserved communities in Orange County is a high priority to both the Compass Center and the FSA, so the Compass Center is excited about the partnership. “Partnering with FSA has enabled our organization to be responsive and nimble to the needs of those most impacted by systemic social problems here in Orange County,” said LaKiera Grimes, self-sufficiency programs director at the Compass Center. “The collaboration has provided a space for natural partnership and accountability, which has assisted our organization in identifying strengths and gaps in service provision. FSA also provides a supportive community with shared values that drives important social change here in our community.” The FSA wants to give power to the community, including parents, caregivers and youth, according to its new plan. Jansen said the organization wants those who would benefit from its policies to be involved in the implementation of them. The Orange County Literacy Council is another one of the FSA’s partners. Orange Literacy focuses on helping adults reach their educational goals by offering free services, from tutoring to English classes for parents with young children.