LONG TERM OBJECTIVE: ASSIST IN MEETING BASIC NEEDS

Description:

In conjunction with state, local, and non-governmental resources, the ability of individuals to obtain support for meeting basic needs will be enhanced.

Within the resources available, services which address the needs of women, youth, the elderly, handicapped, and veterans will receive county support.

As available resources may allow, the county will continue to support efforts focused on the provision of housing opportunities for the disadvantaged in the county.

Primary Related Services:

Home Economics/Nutrition (Cooperative Extension)
Family Independence Agency Board (FIA)
Food Bank (Health)
Community Agencies (Administrative Services/Human Resources)
Individual Support (FIA)
Elderly/Handicap Transportation (Transportation Fund)
Services for Older Americans (Tri County Office on Aging)
Veterans Assistance/Transportation (Veteran Affairs)
Veterans Assistance (Veteran Trust Fund)
Women's Programs (Women's Commission)
Foster Care Neglect/Abuse (FIA)
Subsidized Housing (Housing Commission)

Services Also Related:

Mental Health Services (Community Mental Health)
Home Economics/Nutrition (Cooperative Extension)
Child Support Administration (Friend of the Court)
Adolescent Health (Health)
Adult Health/STD (Health)
Child Health Services (Health)
Dental Clinic (Health)
Environmental Health (Health)
Health Administration (Health)
Maternal Health Services (Health)
Office for Young Children (Health)
Public Health Nursing (Health)
Satellite Clinics (Health)
WIC Program (Health)
Family Support Enforcement (Prosecuting Attorney)
Library Services (Library)