Non-medical services include rent, utilities, food burial and other necessary services as may be deemed appropriate. Work in conjunction with other agencies to have available, services in our community to meet the needs of county residents. Provide information and referral service to other agencies as may be of assistance to individuals. Many changes are currently occurring in every level of indigent services. Federal, state and county changes will vastly limit Welfare programs as we know them today.
Personal responsibility is the focus of current legislation and law at all levels.
Current law and legislation could unless focused in the right direction, account for more homeless, unemployed and under-employed indigent persons. Different programs to assist persons in becoming self-sufficient need to be created. Communities will need to plan together and work toward full employment at a livable wage. Current service providers will have to join with other service providers, State, Local and Federal representatives to locate the problems within the area and gear toward a larger labor force and services. It does little good to have a job without transportation and childcare, if necessary.