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Question	Core Competency	Date
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?		Fri, 06/11/2004
Is there anything in the communtiy toolbox on working with communities on environmental health issues?		Fri, 06/11/2004
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION? I KNOW THAT IT IS A TYPE OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION. G.H.PARKS		Fri, 06/11/2004
Can you suggest resources that show the value of involvement and participation by community members. Our local city Housing and Neighborhood Development - HUD funded department is doing top down reorganization of input process. City council is not knowledgeable about value of participation by neighbors.		Sat, 06/12/2004
How can I evaluate an international day event? Can a cheklist help me in that? What shall I write in it?		Sat, 06/12/2004
Our city is beginning a conversation about drafting a Human Rights Ordinance. Can you direct me to resources for human rights/tolerance/equal rights ordinances adopted by U.S. municipalities? Help appreciated. chairperson Community Development Advisory Committee		Sat, 06/12/2004
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.		Sat, 06/12/2004
Where can I find out how to start a teen program?		Sat, 06/12/2004
I would like a list of questions that one may not ask when conducting an interview with a volunteer applicant		Sat, 06/12/2004
what is community?		Sat, 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.		Sat, 06/12/2004
how do you undertake a service mapping exercise?		Sat, 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?		Sat, 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.		Sat, 06/12/2004
Please define sustainability?		Tue, 09/02/2003
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		Fri, 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?		Fri, 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.		Fri, 06/11/2004
I am looking for guidelines on starting a women's home and putting together a proposal for funding.		Fri, 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		Fri, 06/11/2004
i need materials on working with community, solving conflict, report writing skills about community development.		Fri, 06/11/2004
Can you provide any suggestions for citing information from the tool box?		Fri, 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?		Fri, 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		Fri, 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		Fri, 06/11/2004