The Community Planning & Advocacy Council
Cooper River Square
6991 N. Park Drive
East Building, 3rd Fl.
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
p: 856.663.3998
f: 856.663.7182
CPAC: What We Do
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PLANNING
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| Planning is a crucial component of CPAC's functions. As administrator of the HSAC, MHB, YSC, Commission on Child on Child Abuse and Missing Children, CPAC makes recommendations to Camden County and State government, as well as partnering with the Camden County United Way to ensure that the dollars and resources allotted for services are used to solve the area's most |
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| ADVOCACY |
| As social service
programs continue to face budget reductions, CPAC's role as an advocate
for resources and solutions to community problems is vital. As requested,
CPAC partners with Camden County United Way to advocate on public
issues impacting Camden County citizens. More
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
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manages the Children's System in Camden County, which includes the
Children's Interagency Coordinating Council, Commission on Child Abuse
and Missing Children, Youth Services Commission and Youth Empowerment
Service. More Details.... |
| HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING | ||
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County Human Service Advisory Council (HSAC) was created in 1983 by
the NJ Department of Human Services. Their purpose was to involve
local communities in decision-making about the utilization of finite
dollars for human services. The concept recognizes that plans for
local services are best forged at the local level, where community
values, service patterns, and approaches to problem-solving are well
understood. The approach is both community sensitive and cost effective.
The HSAC is finalizing the 2005 Camden County Human Services Plan,
which will be adopted by the Camden County Freeholders and presented
to the N. J. Dept. of Human Services as the official plan for Camden
County. More Details..... |
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HEALTH
CARE PLANNING, EVALUATION & RESEARCH |
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Health
Visions, Inc. (HVI) HVI assesses the health needs of the southern
New Jersey region by conducting research and consumer satisfaction
surveys, performing health needs assessment, and convening focus groups. More Details... |
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| The Retired Senior Volunteer Program helps identify meaningful volunteer opportunities that will allow persons of retirement age to participate more fully in their community through volunteer service. More Details... | ||
AmeriCorps*
VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Camden County's program seeks
to engage Americans in community service activities designed to address
issues of poverty and poverty-related problems by generating private
sector resources, encouraging volunteer service at the local level
and strengthening the capacity of local organizations and agencies
to meet the needs of low-income communities
For more information, contact Shirley Williams.
Phone: 856.663.3998
E-mail: swilliams@cpachvi.org