In the community, of the community, for the community; in and around a particular community, and reflective of community needs and dynamics. Census community and are based in the and organizational data indicate community. that communities and neighborhoods are rapidly growing more diverse. Each Providing community-based services requires community has its own culture and unique that organizations: needs and realities. Effective service Establish relationships with key providers are those that respect the values, community members who know the self-determination, and priorities of community well families, and translate their needs and Are embedded in the community and are contributors to the desires into appropriate resources, process supports, and services (Magrab, 1999). Emphasize the importance of creating strong connections to the Service providers endeavor to provide neighborhoods and community through the development of vital and relevant services that are reflective of community family support programs needs and dynamics. They achieve this Engage members from diverse through ongoing assessment and input communities in a community from families and the community thus assessment process ensuring that services are relevant to the Forge partnerships with organizations that represent diverse cultures and the
In the community, of the community, for the community; in and around a particular community, and reflective of community needs and dynamics. Census and organizational data indicate that communities and neighborhoods are rapidly growing more diverse. Each community has its own culture and unique needs and realities. Effective service providers are those that respect the values, self-determination, and priorities of families, and translate their needs and desires into appropriate resources, supports, and services (Magrab, 1999). Service providers endeavor to provide services that are reflective of community needs and dynamics. They achieve this through ongoing assessment and input from families and the community thus ensuring that services are relevant to the community and are based in the community. Providing community-based services requires that organizations: Establish relationships with key community members who know the community well Are embedded in the community and are contributors to the process Emphasize the importance of creating strong connections to the neighborhoods and community through the development of vital and relevant family support programs Engage members from diverse communities in a community assessment process Forge partnerships with organizations that represent diverse cultures and the
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