Community/Municipal Services

Results: 42

• Adoption Services (2)
  PH-0300

  Adoption Services

  PH-0300
  
  Programs that participate in arranging permanent homes under new legal parentage for individuals whose birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Included are programs that provide counseling and assistance for people who decide to relinquish their children for adoption or arrange for an independent adoption; which recruit, select, counsel and match suitable adoptive parents with children who have been relinquished; which assist in the adoption of stepchildren, adults or foreign-born children; which provide foster care for children who have been relinquished for adoption but not yet placed; and/or which assist people who are adopted to locate their birth parents and birth parents to locate the children they relinquished.
• Agricultural Produce Regulation (1)
  DF-8000.6500-050

  Agricultural Produce Regulation

  DF-8000.6500-050
  
  Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for fruits, vegetables and other produce.
• AIDS/HIV Control (1)
  JP-1500.1700-050

  AIDS/HIV Control

  JP-1500.1700-050
  
  Programs that attempt to control the occurrence of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a group of symptoms (including certain infections and/or cancers) that collectively characterize the condition and are the result of a weakening of the immune system caused by infection with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Activities include surveillance of the occurrence of the disease in the community, investigation of individual cases, and development of case histories and other interventions that will help to increase the medical establishment's understanding of the causes of the diseases and potential methods of prevention and cure. AIDS control activities are often initiated by local HIV prevention planning groups that are responsible for developing needs assessments and planning long and short-term strategies specific to target communities as determined by the studies.
• Bookmobiles (1)
  TJ-4500.1200

  Bookmobiles

  TJ-4500.1200
  
  Large motor vehicles especially equipped to carry books and other library materials that travel to communities which do not have immediate access to a nearby library.
• Chambers of Commerce (2)
  TN-1000.1500

  Chambers of Commerce

  TN-1000.1500
  
  Local associations of business people, either operating their own companies or employed in organizations, who have organized to promote the welfare of their community (city, county, town, township or other locale), especially its commercial interests. Chambers of commerce direct their efforts to promoting the common economic interests of all the commercial enterprises within a locality rather than focusing on a particular industry, usually have an elected board of directors, and do their work through committees. They encourage the growth of new businesses, provide assistance to new firms seeking to locate in the community, advocate for actions that promote tourism and benefit the regional economy and serve as a voice for the business community at local and state levels. Member benefits may include publicity and advertising opportunities in vehicles such as member directories, visitor's guides and a community calendar; ribbon cutting ceremonies and grand openings for new establishments; business expos; job fairs; small business counseling; business seminars; member referrals; member-to-member discounts; health and other insurance; and a variety of social activities.
• Checking/Savings Accounts (1)
  TB-0700.2100-145

  Checking/Savings Accounts

  TB-0700.2100-145
  
  Financial organizations that allow people to place money on deposit in accounts where money can be withdrawn by writing a check (checking accounts), or in interest-bearing accounts (savings accounts) from which withdrawals can be made usually only by presentation of a passbook or by written authorization on a prescribed form.
• Child Care Centers (4)
  PH-1250.1400

  Child Care Centers

  PH-1250.1400
  
  Programs that are licensed to provide supervised care within designated facilities for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Staff for approved day care centers must meet defined educational requirements; the program must ensure specified adult/child ratios; and the facility must meet building, fire and zoning codes. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals, as appropriate.
• Child Care Provider Referrals (3)
  PH-2400.1500

  Child Care Provider Referrals

  PH-2400.1500
  
  Programs that provide statewide and community-based services that are designed to improve the availability and quality of child care. These programs maintain lists of child care resources and link families who are in need of child care services with child care centers, licensed family child care homes and other organization-based providers; provide information that helps families become good consumers of child care services; recruit new child care providers to expand the availability of the service locally; provide training and technical assistance for providers; and collect and disseminate data which document the demand for child care services and the current availability of child care resources. Some programs may also make referrals to preschools and many provide referrals to children's play groups.
• Community Courts (2)
  FC-8200.8100-140

  Community Courts

  FC-8200.8100-140
  
  Local courts whose function is to try cases involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, public urination, shoplifting, trespassing, prostitution and other offenses that affect the quality of life in a community. Most community courts are initiated by other courts or local district attorneys, are structured to serve a particular neighborhood and are located in the area they serve. A few serve entire cities. The specific focus of these courts depends on the nature of the problems in the communities they serve and the concerns of the residents and business people who live and/or work there. Offenders are often required to make restitution by providing service in the community in which their crimes were committed and may be ordered to participate in social services such as counseling, drug treatment and job training when warranted.
• Consumer Complaints (1)
  DD-1500

  Consumer Complaints

  DD-1500
  
  Programs that provide mechanisms through which consumers can register complaints regarding specific problems they are having with consumer goods and services, and obtain assistance in achieving a satisfactory resolution.
• County Government Departments/Offices (1)
  TD-0300.1300

  County Government Departments/Offices

  TD-0300.1300
  
  Divisions of county governments that are responsible for overseeing the delivery of designated services to the public and managing other county government functions.
• Day Care (4)
  PH-1600

  Day Care

  PH-1600
  
  Programs that provide personal care for dependent individuals in a supervised, protective setting during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social, recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate.
• Expectant/New Parent Assistance (4)
  PH-6100.1800

  Expectant/New Parent Assistance

  PH-6100.1800
  
  Programs that provide educational and supportive services for new parents or those expecting a child, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care. Included are programs open to all as well those targeting special populations such as low income individuals or teenagers.
• Fitness Equipment and Accessories (3)
  PL-7200.2000

  Fitness Equipment and Accessories

  PL-7200.2000
  
  Programs that provide access to free weight equipment, ankle weights, weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing equipment, step machines, weight benches, exercise mats, pedometers, stopwatches and other gear that is used to improve physical fitness.
• Food Safety Standards (1)
  DF-8000.1600-200

  Food Safety Standards

  DF-8000.1600-200
  
  Programs that enforce the laws that establish standards and policies regarding the production, processing, composition, quality, nutrition and safety of foods (including pet food and animal feed), food additives, colors and cosmetics.
• Foster Home Placement (2)
  PH-2400.1900

  Foster Home Placement

  PH-2400.1900
  
  Programs that link individuals who are in need of alternative living arrangements with appropriate private family homes that are licensed to provide foster care. Licensing requirements vary from state to state and, in some situations, licensing is not required at all. Programs that provide placement services for children and adults with disabilities are generally also responsible for recruiting, training, certifying and monitoring placements in family homes and for providing support for the family and the individual(s) with disabilities who live with them.
• General Yard Work (1)
  PH-3300.9750-450

  General Yard Work

  PH-3300.9750-450
  
  Programs that pay for or provide leaf raking, lawn care (including mowing, hedging and weeding) and general yard cleanup services (including trash and other debris removal) for people who need or want assistance.
• Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices (3)
  DD-1500.4150

  Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices

  DD-1500.4150
  
  Programs such as governmental, departmental or nonprofit ombudsman offices that provide assistance for people who want to register complaints about or have other issues which relate to the activities, actions or lack of action by public officials or civil service employees in local, county, state or federal government offices or the agencies they regulate and/or fund. Also included are programs that handle complaints about the availability and quality of services provided by any of these levels of government. The program provides an objective, neutral and independent review of complaints; offers reasonable remedies when complaints are substantiated; and uses information from the complaints and the investigations they trigger to identify and resolve problems within the agency or department and improve services.
• Government Consumer Protection Agencies (1)
  DD-2100.2500

  Government Consumer Protection Agencies

  DD-2100.2500
  
  Consumer protection offices that are part of federal, state, county or city governments which receive, investigate and resolve through direct action or referral to law enforcement or regulatory agencies, consumer complaints that are a result of transactions in the marketplace. Most government consumer affairs offices also publish and disseminate a large selection of consumer education materials, initiate studies to improve standards of conduct for businesses and consumers, and analyze and recommend changes in consumer protection legislation.
• Group Homes for Dependent Children (1)
  PH-6300.2500

  Group Homes for Dependent Children

  PH-6300.2500
  
  Facilities that provide an alternative living environment for children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned or have had contact with the juvenile justice system, who are unable to live with their own family or a foster family and who would benefit from a professionally supervised, structured group environment. In some situations, particularly with older youth, a group home is the only option available. Group homes for dependent children are generally licensed by the state.
• Hazardous Materials Control (1)
  JD-6500.1800

  Hazardous Materials Control

  JD-6500.1800
  
  Programs that control the levels of hazardous substances that are released into the environment and manage the disposal of hazardous waste materials that are byproducts of an industrial society.
• Historical Societies (1)
  TA-2850

  Historical Societies

  TA-2850
  
  Organizations that preserve the historical heritage of a particular county, city, township, town or other specific geographic area. Activities include preservation and restoration of historic and archaeological sites located within the jurisdiction; restoration or reconstruction of historical buildings; collection, preservation and publication of local historical material; dissemination of historical information; and promotion of historical work in the community. Historical societies may operate museums, libraries and archives; conduct historical research; study local cultures; and sponsor historical programs and exhibitions.
• Municipal Libraries (1)
  TJ-4400.5000

  Municipal Libraries

  TJ-4400.5000
  
  Libraries that are units of or affiliated with city, town, township, borough, village or other local units of government and which provide reference and other library services for municipal officials and employees.
• Peer to Peer Networking (13)
  PH-1400.6500

  Peer to Peer Networking

  PH-1400.6500
  
  Programs that link individuals who have a particular disability or condition or have specific types of life experiences and are interested in meeting or corresponding with others who have similar disabilities, conditions or experiences for the purpose of information sharing and support.
• Personal Care (4)
  PH-3300.6500

  Personal Care

  PH-3300.6500
  
  Programs that offer the services of paraprofessional aides who provide assistance with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming and mouth care), clothing care, ambulation, seating, toileting, housekeeping (changing bed linens or other chores that are essential to the individual's health and comfort), food preparation and nutritional and environmental support for recently discharged hospital patients, elderly people and people with disabilities in their own homes or other settings. Personal care may also include supervision which involves cueing, reminding, prompting or directing daily activities, as needed, but does not include medical services.
• Physical Fitness (4)
  PL-6600

  Physical Fitness

  PL-6600
  
  Programs that provide activities for people who want to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and/or other aspects of physical functioning.
• Public Libraries (5)
  TJ-4400.6500

  Public Libraries

  TJ-4400.6500
  
  Libraries supported by public and/or private funds which provide general library services without charge to all residents of a given community, district or region.
• Recreation Centers (1)
  PL-6400.7000-700

  Recreation Centers

  PL-6400.7000-700
  
  Centers, often operated by the local community department of parks and recreation, that offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and locker facilities. Recreation centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents of all ages and provide all necessary equipment.
• Rural Economic Development (2)
  TB-8200.7500

  Rural Economic Development

  TB-8200.7500
  
  Programs that provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the growth, revitalization and economic well-being of rural communities.
• Rural Housing Development (1)
  TB-3000.7000

  Rural Housing Development

  TB-3000.7000
  
  Programs that facilitate the financing, refurbishment, construction and/or management of safe, decent and affordable housing in rural communities. Included may be generic and custom-build homes or other structures that are available to people who qualify on a rental, low cost purchase or mortgage free basis.
• Scouting Programs (2)
  PS-9800.8500

  Scouting Programs

  PS-9800.8500
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Troop members work on developing their skills in camping, swimming, citizenship, communication, conservation, cooking, community living, first aid and a wide variety of other areas, and usually earn merit badges when they have demonstrated mastery of the skills that are required for a particular activity.
• Service Clubs (1)
  TD-1400.8000

  Service Clubs

  TD-1400.8000
  
  Organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women, housewives, students, military dependents or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which raise funds through events such as barbecues, theater parties, art shows or telethons to finance any of a wide variety of community service projects that have been selected by the membership. Most service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.
• Stress Management (4)
  PH-6200.8400

  Stress Management

  PH-6200.8400
  
  Programs that utilize a variety of techniques including demonstration, exercise and discussion to help participants increase their understanding of the conditions and habits that lead to stress, to learn more about the effects of stress on the body, to identify the stressors in their own lives, and to develop better ways of reducing or managing stress in their personal relationships and work environment. The program may include instruction in and practice of physical exercises, relaxation techniques and other mechanisms for coping with stress.
• Travelers Assistance (1)
  BT-8750

  Travelers Assistance

  BT-8750
  
  Programs that provide supportive services including information and emergency assistance for tourists, travelers or other visitors who have encountered problems, need directions or trip planning services to reach a destination or require information about the local transportation system.
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance (1)
  FT-1000.8900

  Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance

  FT-1000.8900
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law through their state Unemployment Insurance program. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete unemployment application forms; negotiate on their behalf with unemployment insurance benefits staff; prepare a written appeal; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance.
• Volunteer Service Programs (1)
  ND-9200

  Volunteer Service Programs

  ND-9200
  
  Programs that provide employment opportunities for people who are willing to volunteer their time at low wages (or without remuneration) to work on social and economic development, environmental improvement or public safety projects throughout the U.S. and developing countries.
• Weights and Measures (1)
  DF-8000.9500

  Weights and Measures

  DF-8000.9500
  
  Programs that are designed to guarantee fairness and objectivity in commerce by establishing a consistent system of physical measurements to assure accurate representation of quantity and unit cost of sales products as well as interchangeability and uniformity of manufactured items. Enforcement measures include checking weights of packaged products and the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices such as supermarket scales, gasoline pumps, taxicab meters and rental car odometers. The program may also conduct inspections at retail businesses to ensure that prices charged are the same as those posted or advertised and that scanning equipment is operating correctly.
• Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support (1)
  PH-2360.9500

  Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support

  PH-2360.9500
  
  Programs that employ the Wraparound Facilitation model, a family centered, community-oriented, strengths based and highly individualized approach to meet the needs of children with complicated, multi-dimensional problems. The approach involves the development of a child and family team which creates and implements a wraparound plan that identifies a set of community services and natural supports to promote success, safety, and permanence in home, school and community. The Wraparound facilitator coordinates team meetings and ensures the team identifies and prioritizes goals, provides crisis and safety planning, and tracks the family's progress towards goal attainment. The family is prepared and supported as they transition from formal services to independence. While the major initiative to develop Wraparound Facilitation originated with the mental health system and has been particularly successful for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems, the intervention is being employed in a number of other child service sectors including education, juvenile justice and child welfare.
• Y Facilities (2)
  PS-9800.9650

  Y Facilities

  PS-9800.9650
  
  Programs that provide for the spiritual, social, mental and physical development of children and youth and their families through a broad-based program which includes classes, recreational activities, fitness programs, leadership development opportunities, camping, youth clubs, parent-child programs, youth employment support services, cross-cultural exchange programs, community involvement opportunities and a variety of other activities that give participants a chance to develop a wide range of interpersonal relationships, strengthen family ties and to achieve a satisfying degree of personal growth.
• Youth Agricultural Programs (1)
  PS-9800.9670

  Youth Agricultural Programs

  PS-9800.9670
  
  Voluntary, informal education programs that emphasize the total development of young people who are members through work on the animal, engineering, family/consumer, health, resource, plant or social science project of their choice in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.
• Youth Development (6)
  PS-9800

  Youth Development

  PS-9800
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through membership in clubs, scout troops and other youth groups whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.
• Youth Enrichment Programs (14)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.