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A+l~ ~ R <br />S <br />DRAFT ORANGE COUNTY ALLOCATION CATEGORIES FOR 2009 <br />Categorv A: More individuals of all ages are self-sufficient and able to meet their life <br />goals. <br />Kev Program Results: <br />^ Financial stability <br />^ Capacity of individuals and families to participate as caring, competent members of <br />the community (life skills development) <br />^ Opportunities for vocational, technical and basic skills education <br />^ Access to affordable housing (with supports as needed) <br />^ Access to affordable child care <br />^ Availability of personal assistance, physical aids and other supports to ensure <br />barrier-free access to services <br />Categorv B: Youth ages 12-21 stay in school, plan for their future, and participate in <br />community life. <br />Kev Program Results: <br />^ One-on-one adult/youth partnerships <br />^ Culturally/linguistically appropriate services <br />^ Graduation rates <br />^ Job exploration, academic support, and job training <br />^ Community service opportunities <br />^ Diversion of youth from gang participation to constructive group activities <br />Categorv C: Individuals of all ages are physically and mentally healthier. <br />Kev Program Results: <br />^ Availability of low-cost health care services <br />^ Availability of community-based mental health services <br />^ Capacity of health/mental health services to serve cultural/linguistic and underserved <br />groups <br />^ Ability of substance abusers to become and remain free of dependency <br />^ Access to specialty health services, e.g. dental, vision, hearing, alternative medicine <br />Categorv D: Families and individuals will live in safe, secure environments. <br />Kev Program Results: <br />^ Improvements in mental and physical health and well-being among victims who have <br />suffered abuse/violence <br />^ Availability of disaster/emergency services <br />• Care-giving networks and caregiver support services <br />^ Affordable, supported and appropriated adapted housing <br />^ Eradication of discriminatory practices <br />Document adapted from the Triangle United Way's Resource Investment Cabinet. <br />