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~ 4-H After School and 4-H SOS programs promote safe communities and proyide a safe place for youth while parents are working during after school hours. ~ 4-H works with youth in their communities to provide safe, fun and educational activities for youth that assist them in seeking a better way of life. ~' The county library system interacts with people to provide resources for enhancing one's life style and enVironment. Specialized programs reach people of all ages. I~ Citizen involvement in a variety of county 'advisory' boards, committees and task forces seek to bring citizen input into the delivery of public services. C. Health I. Provide quality, affordable, and multicultural physical, mental and emotional health services for all citizens that include education, prevention and treatment. (DSS, County Commission, CHA, Aging, Parks, Development Services and Planning Services) l~ County departments routinely seek approaches to service delivery educate individuals toward self-sufficiency and sustainability. DSS, CHA, Development Services, Aging and Planning Services coordinate many programs aimed at addressing health issues. ~' A pm:tnership between public agencies and the private health care sector produced the Cabarrus Health Alliance. Its mission is to enhance public health through the delivery of affordable health care and health care education. D. Recreation, Arts & Culture 1. implement community wide parks and recreation master plan that encourages the construction of active facilities that serve the hosting of regional state and national tournaments. Provide the leadership for our region to become the amateur sports center of the East Coast. (County Commission, Aging, Parks, EXPO, Library and Planning Services) Cooperation and investment among municipalities and the county are expanding resources. Partnerships between the county, municipalities, non-profit groups and volunteer organizations bring added recreational, art and culture opportunities to a wider span of users. Further cooperation will bring more facilities and programs to a broader base. A financial commitment by all involved is required to expand the existing options available. l~ The county's APFO requires the availability of resources in place to serve the need of residents created by new development. Open space dedication and facility enhancements are required of new development. l~ A countywide facility master plan is in the formulation stages for recreational facilities. A financial commitment of the involved parties will be required if the process is to move forward. ~- Facilities are being developed to encourage tournament play in a variety of sports and venues. Cooperation among interest groups needs to ensure opportunities are seized. E. Human Relations & Sense of Community I. Respect and value all people. 2. Develop events and festivals to create a sense of community. 8