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Question	Core Competency	Date
we are trying to raise awareness of the importance concerning our people who have been in recovery from addiction, whether it be long or short term...our small community is having a methamphetamine problem that requires awareness for family and the community.		sam, 06/12/2004
Where can I find out how to start a teen program?		sam, 06/12/2004
I would like a list of questions that one may not ask when conducting an interview with a volunteer applicant		sam, 06/12/2004
what is community?		sam, 06/12/2004
I am a Family service manager for Early Head Start. I need to have a community assessment completed for my assigned area.		sam, 06/12/2004
how do you undertake a service mapping exercise?		sam, 06/12/2004
Our school district clerical group is in the process of re-writing our clerical contract. We would like to write by-laws, which we have never had. We do not belong to a union at this time. Do you have any suggestions or samples that might be of help to us?		sam, 06/12/2004
I am a disabled male in a wheelchair. I just formed a sub-s corporation, and can't seem to get any help or support from the city or state Omaha Nebraska. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.		sam, 06/12/2004
I am working with Block association leaders who have been awarded grants ranging from $500.00 - $3000.00 to implement block based projects. I need step by step tips on how to plan and implement neighborhood block-based projects.		sam, 06/12/2004
we are currently starting a new psycho-education program for family members of mentally ill individuals. i was told to model it after the RWJ toolkit. is this site the kit or is their a hard copy? just try to figure it all out i		ven, 06/11/2004
We want to implement a diet and exercise program for mentally retarded citizens in a residental setting. Do you have any programs that have worked in the past?		ven, 06/11/2004
Do you know of any organizations that recognize communities for achieving improved health for its citizens? Most that I have found recognize individuals, not the community as a whole. We are trying to implement a "healthy community" award in our state.		ven, 06/11/2004
I am looking for guidelines on starting a women's home and putting together a proposal for funding.		ven, 06/11/2004
how and what do I need to do, to confince my comminity to offer $1.oo houses to the very low income and homess families. Just in one sction there are over 100 vacant homes that could be utilized. Any suggestions		ven, 06/11/2004
i need materials on working with community, solving conflict, report writing skills about community development.		ven, 06/11/2004
Can you provide any suggestions for citing information from the tool box?		ven, 06/11/2004
I am working for a newly set up mental health team targeting dual diagnosis. Although we have sent flyers to all of the services that would be able to refer clients we have had little response (compaired to the number of pateints in the catchment area that meet our criteria). I was wondering if you had any ideas about how to promote the service we offer more effectively?		ven, 06/11/2004
I'm looking for advise on what 'Analysis Tools' are useful for Community Development. So far I have come across, Mindmapping, Force Field Analysis, as I am new to this area I would like any advise. Regards, Joe		ven, 06/11/2004
I am in the process of starting a community based non-profit counseling center. I want to know about grants to assist me to complete my doctoral degree in counseling. I also am intersted in funding opportunities for capacity building the center which will be located in a very rural community		ven, 06/11/2004
I am trying to develop a time line for a pilot mentoring program. is there any model to follow? I need to include program development, recruitment (youth and mentors), resource aquisition, life skills planning, and program milestones (ie. youth will be successfully attending life skills, 30 youth enrolled, ect.)		ven, 06/11/2004
We are looking at starting an evidence based curriculum regarding preventing teen pregnancy. We are interested in the "Reducing the Risk" curriculum, but would like to contact another organization currently using the program, so that we can better understand the specifics of the program. Would you know of an organization that is currently using the Reducing the Risk program?		ven, 06/11/2004
Is there anything in the communtiy toolbox on working with communities on environmental health issues?		ven, 06/11/2004
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION? I KNOW THAT IT IS A TYPE OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION. G.H.PARKS		ven, 06/11/2004
Please define sustainability?		mar, 09/02/2003

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