Passing state funding through the state supreme court or another part of court system can be effective. The key to success is maintaining a statewide perspective. Boundaries should be invisible in terms of services and clients. Programs share responsibility for ensuring access to the system throughout the state. Maximize funding for state as a whole.
Functional integration is the goal.
State systems can be functionally integrated without consolidation. Integration can be achieved by spinning off rather than consolidation. Programs share expertise, even lend or contract out staff with particular talents or expertise. A range of devices is necessary to build bridges and maintain communication among programs. Legal services programs speak with one voice when seeking funding from legislature, foundations.