The new community teams planned and conducted joint training sessions for day care providers. Agencies report better use of resources and less duplication of services available through other programs. Agents report that coordination of effort results in less client confusion, mutual political support in times of budget cuts, and shared expertise. Professionals from small communities no longer feel isolated from others with similar responsibilities. In summary, Extension, cooperating with other community programs, can improve service to clientele, increase each program's visibility in the community, and establish supportive professional networks.
True cooperation can produce better programs with fewer tax dollars.
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