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Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency profit organization, all who help us serve our constituents more efficiently. 4. Resources Needed: b. Agency Resources: SRCAA is in the process of revamping internal systems. The information technology systems used by our staff provide some outcome data however there are multiple departments using different systems. In January 2013, IT will be outsourced to improve internal IT communication systems and other resources are needed and being sought to develop a database system for interface. Reporting of outcomes to various funders would be greatly enhanced if these resources come available. c. Community Resources: Community resources that address the rising numbers of homeless persons and or those in need of Affordable Housing in Cabarrus and Rowan counties is a resource need yet untapped. Providers at Workforce meetings have identified the need for a strategy to address housing and homelessness. Additional community resources and a community - wide strategy to end homelessness is important to our participants coupled with a strategy to expedite placements in subsidized housing options. Section III: Goal and Strategy 5. Long -Range Goal: To provide support and comprehensive services to three hundred and thirty (330) low- income families and individuals to develop skills and income so that forty -five (45) may rise above the poverty income level before 0613012016. 6. Strategies for Achieving Long -Range Goal: To provide supportive services for families or individuals to develop skills and increased income so they may rise above the income poverty level. Objectives o To provide family development and case management services for low- income families so that they can rise above the poverty level. o To ensure that program participants understand their role in the partnership with SRCAA so they are able to identify, create and attain their goals. o To continue our partnership with area corporate, private and community partners to eliminate the barriers to poverty that prevent our participants from being successful o To work closely with local offices of the Department of Human Services to address the needs of our participants. o To work closely with the Department of Workforce Solutions to keep the community abreast of the employment trends and available work. o Continue to provide Community Forums, individual participant counseling, mentoring and referrals to increase participant awareness of community and agency Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 18 of 42 Attachment number 2 F -6 Page 82