It has involved all major human resource agencies and levels of staff in a process that has continually fostered trust and buy-in among participants. Second, it has been favored with agency decision-makers who understand the potential of information technology, are willing to seek new solutions to improving government services, and are prepared to take risks to pursue that purpose. Third, Pathways has not sought to change, consolidate, or control participating agencies. Rather, it has sought to create personal and electronic linkages at the service level that allow clients, staff and agency managers to share resources and coordinate services. Oregon Pathways will move beyond the borders of Clackamas County and be embraced by other counties in Oregon.
Several modules are under construction or on the drawing board.
These include a multi-agency eligibility screener, electronic applications for social services, and other tools to support the coordination of services. The vision of the Oregon Pathways initiative is originated and guided by the Design Team. This team consists of agency heads from county, state and federal service providers. It provides the conceptual foundation for the Oregon Pathways initiative. The Detail Team members provide practical information, through research and experience, from their respective agencies to fill in and develop the foundation laid by the Design Team.