A smooth flow of services must be planned which includes the introduction of new social workers and counselors, and new expectations and systems must be explained to the consumers. The community is required to identify the lead agency through a planning process and develop methods for delivery and monitoring of services. The most important thing to consider is the client and how the services will be provided. This is a new era for Florida. This model has been in effect in Kansas for the past year and the evaluation process has started.
Involvement is important.
Go to community meetings where there are discussions on implementation. Listen to your leaders and keep yourself informed of the pros and cons. Participate when you have the knowledge base. Care of the children is an important part of community responsibilities and affects us all over our life times. Little did I know of the physical discomforts, the constant mental stress, or the various deprivations I would experience.