Community/Municipal Services

Results: 58

• Administrative/Support Services Offices (1)
  TD-0350

  Administrative/Support Services Offices

  TD-0350
  
  Federal, state or local government departments, or offices within large nonprofits or other organizations that are responsible for budget and finance, contracts/procurement, facility management, fleet maintenance, human relations (personnel), information technology, organizational assessment and evaluation, organizational planning and development, public relations and other internal support functions.
• Adoption Services (1)
  PH-0300

  Adoption Services

  PH-0300
  
  Programs that participate in arranging permanent homes under new legal parentage for individuals whose birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Included are programs that provide counseling and assistance for people who decide to relinquish their children for adoption or arrange for an independent adoption; which recruit, select, counsel and match suitable adoptive parents with children who have been relinquished; which assist in the adoption of stepchildren, adults or foreign-born children; which provide foster care for children who have been relinquished for adoption but not yet placed; and/or which assist people who are adopted to locate their birth parents and birth parents to locate the children they relinquished.
• Animal Adoption (1)
  PD-7600.0100

  Animal Adoption

  PD-7600.0100
  
  Programs that place stray and homeless domestic pets with people who are willing to provide for their care; find homes for wild burros, horses or other animals who are being removed from their natural environment; or place retired race horses, show horses, greyhounds and other animals when their racing or show careers have come to an end. Included are websites where animals available for adoption can be listed.
• Animal Control (1)
  PD-0700.0400

  Animal Control

  PD-0700.0400
  
  Programs that pick up and impound or return to their owners domestic animals who have strayed from their homes. Also included are programs that enforce leash laws and animal sanitation ordinances and those that handle complaints regarding domestic animals who have bitten someone or are otherwise making nuisances of themselves. Most animal control programs are unable to handle nuisance wildlife unless the animal is sick or shows symptoms of rabies.
• Animal Licenses (1)
  PD-0700.0600

  Animal Licenses

  PD-0700.0600
  
  Programs that issue licenses for domestic animals who are subject to regulation. Annual licensing is required for dogs of a specified age (rabies certificates are usually required) and, frequently, for equines (horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, burros) who reside in some areas. Optional identification tags are available for cats and are usually valid for the lifetime of the animal. Licensing fees are usually reduced for neutered dogs or dogs who are certified by a veterinarian as being unable to reproduce; dog guides may receive permanent licenses for a very nominal fee. In many jurisdictions, special licenses may be required for people keeping exotic pets (e.g. tigers, wolves) that may require special conditions and/or pose a possible risk to the public if not properly secured.
• Animal Lost and Found (1)
  PD-7600.0300

  Animal Lost and Found

  PD-7600.0300
  
  Programs that assist people who have lost their pets to obtain information, if available, about the pet's location. These programs may provide registration services and identification tags which inform people who find a lost pet about who to call, and/or may maintain an information network to match details on lost pets with details about those people have found.
• Animal Shelters (1)
  PD-7600.0600

  Animal Shelters

  PD-7600.0600
  
  Programs that provide protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals, and hold them for a specified period of time to provide an opportunity for owners to claim them prior to offering them for adoption. Included are shelters that euthanize the animals if not adopted within a specified amount of time, as well as "no kill" shelters that will keep the animals until they are adopted.
• Bankruptcy Assistance (1)
  DM-1800.1000

  Bankruptcy Assistance

  DM-1800.1000
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who are unable to pay their creditors and need to declare bankruptcy. Included may be help in evaluating a personal or business bankruptcy as an option, assistance in completing and filing bankruptcy forms and/or representation in bankruptcy hearings.
• Birth Certificates (1)
  DF-7000.1200

  Birth Certificates

  DF-7000.1200
  
  Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide copies of birth certificates, i.e., documents which certify the date and place of a person's birth as well as his/her parentage. Available in most jurisdictions are authorized copies which are required to obtain a driver’s license, passport, Social Security card and other services related to an individual’s identity; and informational copies which cannot be used to establish a person’s identity. Only individuals designated by law have access to authorized copies of a person's birth certificate.
• Burial Benefits (1)
  NS-1000

  Burial Benefits

  NS-1000
  
  Public programs that pay a portion of the funeral expenses of individuals who qualify, i.e., persons entitled to Social Security and/or veteran benefits.
• Child Care Provider Referrals (2)
  PH-2400.1500

  Child Care Provider Referrals

  PH-2400.1500
  
  Programs that provide statewide and community-based services that are designed to improve the availability and quality of child care. These programs maintain lists of child care resources and link families who are in need of child care services with child care centers, licensed family child care homes and other organization-based providers; provide information that helps families become good consumers of child care services; recruit new child care providers to expand the availability of the service locally; provide training and technical assistance for providers; and collect and disseminate data which document the demand for child care services and the current availability of child care resources. Some programs may also make referrals to preschools and many provide referrals to children's play groups.
• Child Care Providers (1)
  PH-1250

  Child Care Providers

  PH-1250
  
  Programs that provide substitute parental care in a group setting for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate.
• Christmas Baskets (2)
  PH-2950.1500-120

  Christmas Baskets

  PH-2950.1500-120
  
  Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that attempt to facilitate enjoyment of the Christmas season by low-income community residents through distribution of food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all of the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family members.
• Community Courts (1)
  FC-8200.8100-140

  Community Courts

  FC-8200.8100-140
  
  Local courts whose function is to try cases involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, public urination, shoplifting, trespassing, prostitution and other offenses that affect the quality of life in a community. Most community courts are initiated by other courts or local district attorneys, are structured to serve a particular neighborhood and are located in the area they serve. A few serve entire cities. The specific focus of these courts depends on the nature of the problems in the communities they serve and the concerns of the residents and business people who live and/or work there. Offenders are often required to make restitution by providing service in the community in which their crimes were committed and may be ordered to participate in social services such as counseling, drug treatment and job training when warranted.
• Community Development Block Grant Agencies (1)
  TD-1100.1500

  Community Development Block Grant Agencies

  TD-1100.1500
  
  State and local organizations that are responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant funds that are authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Federal dollars, which are provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, can be utilized for a wide range of activities that are directed towards neighborhood revitalization; economic development; upgrading of basic infrastructure such as streets, water and waste water systems; and improvements in community facilities and services. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
• County Government Departments/Offices (1)
  TD-0300.1300

  County Government Departments/Offices

  TD-0300.1300
  
  Divisions of county governments that are responsible for overseeing the delivery of designated services to the public and managing other county government functions.
• Day Camps (2)
  PL-6400.1500-180

  Day Camps

  PL-6400.1500-180
  
  Programs that provide creative recreational experiences in cooperative indoor and/or outdoor group living for children, usually age four to 13, or adults who are transported to the site each morning and who return to their homes at the end of each day. Transportation may be provided by the program or may be the responsibility of the family.
• Election Information (1)
  TQ-1800.1600

  Election Information

  TQ-1800.1600
  
  Programs that publish and/or distribute voter information guides, sample ballots and other materials that provide information regarding the positions of rival candidates in an election, summaries of the pros and cons of specific ballot measures (including potential costs to taxpayers and arguments for and against individual measures prepared by proponents and opponents), rules for same day voter registration and general information about precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, early voting options, secured vote by mail ballot drop-off locations (where available), as well as other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.
• Errand Running/Shopping Assistance (1)
  PH-3300.1800

  Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

  PH-3300.1800
  
  Programs that offer the services of individuals who are available to make short trips to purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions, withdraw or deposit money in the bank, drop off or retrieve laundry and do other small tasks for older adults, people with disabilities and other individuals who cannot leave their homes or are otherwise unable or prefer not to perform these tasks for themselves.
• Expectant/New Parent Assistance (5)
  PH-6100.1800

  Expectant/New Parent Assistance

  PH-6100.1800
  
  Programs that provide educational and supportive services for new parents or those expecting a child, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care. Included are programs open to all as well those targeting special populations such as low income individuals or teenagers.
• Extended Child Care (1)
  PH-1250.1800

  Extended Child Care

  PH-1250.1800
  
  Child care centers, family child care homes, schools and recreation centers that provide supervised care for school-age children prior to the beginning and/or following the end of the school day, on school holidays and teacher work/conference days, during school breaks and, in some cases, during the summer when school is not in session in situation where their parents are working or otherwise engaged. While some extended day care programs provide a variety of activities for children in the program, they are not designed to provide specialty instruction such as art or music lessons, or organized sports.
• Family Based Services (1)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Family Preservation Programs (1)
  PH-2360.2350

  Family Preservation Programs

  PH-2360.2350
  
  Programs that provide a variety of short-term, intensive, home-based intervention services for families experiencing a crisis that is so severe that children are at imminent risk for placement outside the family setting. Services, which are aimed at ameliorating the underlying causes of family dysfunction, are generally time-limited, of fairly short duration and available on a 24-hour basis. Also included are other family preservation program models whose programs vary in terms of the population served, the level of intensity of services provided and the length of services. The objective of family preservation programs is to preserve the family as a unit and prevent unnecessary placement of the children in foster care, a group home, an inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment program, a residential training school or other alternative living arrangement.
• Fitness Equipment and Accessories (3)
  PL-7200.2000

  Fitness Equipment and Accessories

  PL-7200.2000
  
  Programs that provide access to free weight equipment, ankle weights, weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing equipment, step machines, weight benches, exercise mats, pedometers, stopwatches and other gear that is used to improve physical fitness.
• Friendly Visiting (2)
  PH-1400.1900-230

  Friendly Visiting

  PH-1400.1900-230
  
  Programs that use "friendly visitors" (usually volunteers but also paid hourly companions) to call on people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, who are homebound or socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world by reading, talking, listening, writing letters or performing other similar tasks.
• Furnaces (1)
  BM-3000.0500-230

  Furnaces

  BM-3000.0500-230
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned heating systems. Furnaces are powered by wood, coal, oil, propane, natural gas or electricity and pump heated air throughout a home or other building using a system of ducts. Some systems heat water which circulates through radiators. Included are programs that provide grants or loans for furnace replacement.
• Holiday Gifts/Toys (3)
  PH-2950.3200

  Holiday Gifts/Toys

  PH-2950.3200
  
  Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low income individuals and families, older adults, hospital patients and others celebrate any of the annual holidays.
• Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services (3)
  PH-3300.2750

  Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

  PH-3300.2750
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who need to do routine maintenance on their homes or make minor repairs.
• Homemaker Assistance (1)
  PH-3300.3000

  Homemaker Assistance

  PH-3300.3000
  
  Programs that offer the services of trained homemakers who go into the homes of families whose routines have been disrupted by long or short-term illness, disability or other problems, and assume responsibility for routine household activities including menu planning, budgeting, shopping, child care, meal preparation, laundry and general household management including light housekeeping.
• Housekeeping Assistance (1)
  PH-3300.3100

  Housekeeping Assistance

  PH-3300.3100
  
  Programs that offer the services of workers who go into people's homes and help with house cleaning chores.
• Identification Cards (1)
  DF-7000.3300

  Identification Cards

  DF-7000.3300
  
  Programs that issue documentation that is designed to prove the identity of the person carrying it.
• Land Deeds/Titles (1)
  DF-7000.8350-450

  Land Deeds/Titles

  DF-7000.8350-450
  
  Programs that issue, maintain on file, retrieve and, where appropriate, provide access to the official document that transfers ownership of land from one individual to another or which otherwise provides evidence of the individual's entitlement to the property.
• Libraries (11)
  TJ-4400

  Libraries

  TJ-4400
  
  Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.
• Local Officials Offices (2)
  TD-6600.4500

  Local Officials Offices

  TD-6600.4500
  
  The offices of individuals who have been appointed or elected to a town, city, county or other local public office for a specified tenure and who are thereby in a position to exercise that portion of the sovereign functions of government that are conferred on that office. Forty-eight of the 50 states have operational county governments. Connecticut and Rhode Island are divided into geographic regions called counties, but they do not have functioning governments. Alaska calls its counties boroughs and Louisiana calls them parishes. Cities and towns may also have other designations including townships, boroughs and villages.
• Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies (1)
  BH-3000.4600

  Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies

  BH-3000.4600
  
  Programs that provide access to building materials at below market costs. In many cases, the materials have been recovered from obsolete buildings by building deconstruction programs and made available for reuse by communities as an alternative to purchasing new materials.
• Mentoring Programs (1)
  PH-1400.5000

  Mentoring Programs

  PH-1400.5000
  
  Programs that provide companionship, guidance and/or role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment.
• Minority Business Development (1)
  TB-0900.8000-500

  Minority Business Development

  TB-0900.8000-500
  
  Programs, usually provided by members of the business community, that offer technical assistance or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of businesses that are owned and operated by individuals or groups who are representative of an ethnic minority, women or another minority population.
• Neuter/Spay Services (1)
  PD-9000.6000

  Neuter/Spay Services

  PD-9000.6000
  
  Programs that surgically alter animals to prevent them from reproducing. "Spay" refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes of a female animal; "neuter" refers to the surgical removal of the testes of a male animal.
• Parenting Skills Classes (3)
  PH-6100.6800

  Parenting Skills Classes

  PH-6100.6800
  
  Programs that teach skills that enable parents to deal constructively and consistently with a broad spectrum of child rearing problems which may include sibling rivalry; school behavior and performance; poor self-esteem; shyness; drug use; sexual promiscuity; and the whole range of negative, acting-out behaviors including whining, temper tantrums, disobedience, insolence and destructiveness. Some parenting skills development programs utilize a step-by-step approach for managing specific problems and may incorporate application at home of techniques that were discussed and practiced in the classroom setting. Other programs may offer participatory family workshops which provide opportunities for parents and children to learn and practice methods for dealing with one another under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Most training programs teach the parent a particular way of talking and relating to their children that reinforces positive behaviors and communication and decreases negative behaviors while supporting the development of a relationship that is built on fairness, mutual caring and respect.
• Peer to Peer Networking (13)
  PH-1400.6500

  Peer to Peer Networking

  PH-1400.6500
  
  Programs that link individuals who have a particular disability or condition or have specific types of life experiences and are interested in meeting or corresponding with others who have similar disabilities, conditions or experiences for the purpose of information sharing and support.
• Personal Alarm Systems (1)
  PH-1800.6260

  Personal Alarm Systems

  PH-1800.6260
  
  Programs that provide electronic equipment which connects frail elderly individuals, people who have disabilities or people at risk of violence from an ex-partner with the police, participating hospitals, paramedics or other sources of emergency assistance.
• Personal Care (4)
  PH-3300.6500

  Personal Care

  PH-3300.6500
  
  Programs that offer the services of paraprofessional aides who provide assistance with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming and mouth care), clothing care, ambulation, seating, toileting, housekeeping (changing bed linens or other chores that are essential to the individual's health and comfort), food preparation and nutritional and environmental support for recently discharged hospital patients, elderly people and people with disabilities in their own homes or other settings. Personal care may also include supervision which involves cueing, reminding, prompting or directing daily activities, as needed, but does not include medical services.
• Physical Fitness (4)
  PL-6600

  Physical Fitness

  PL-6600
  
  Programs that provide activities for people who want to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and/or other aspects of physical functioning.
• Polling Places (1)
  TQ-1800.6500

  Polling Places

  TQ-1800.6500
  
  Community organizations, churches and other facilities that have been designated as places where people can vote during local, county, state and national elections. Included are polling sites for the election of school board members as well as those for elections involving political offices.
• Property Tax Information (1)
  DT-8700.6500

  Property Tax Information

  DT-8700.6500
  
  Programs that provide information and guidance for people who need to understand the property tax laws as they relate to individuals in their situation. Most states have provisions for property tax relief, but they vary widely in form. Some jurisdictions levy the tax and provide a true refund of all or a portion of the paid tax; some exempt the property altogether; some defer the property tax until after the death of the owner and then recoup the tax from the proceeds of the sale of the property; some have a blanket exemption in which all property owners over the age of 65 are exempt from all property taxes regardless of income; and some allow a tax credit to be applied toward the income tax for qualified property owners. In the latter situation, individuals not paying income tax may receive a refund of the property tax credit amount or no refund at all, depending on the tax laws of the jurisdiction. Most states determine eligibility for property tax relief by looking at combinations of age, income, disability and veteran status.
• Recreation Centers (1)
  PL-6400.7000-700

  Recreation Centers

  PL-6400.7000-700
  
  Centers, often operated by the local community department of parks and recreation, that offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and locker facilities. Recreation centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents of all ages and provide all necessary equipment.
• Small Business Development (1)
  TB-0900.8000-800

  Small Business Development

  TB-0900.8000-800
  
  Programs, usually provided by members of the business community, that offer technical assistance or other forms of management support for individuals or groups who want to establish or expand the operation of a small business enterprise or venture. Also included are organizations whose purpose is to protect the interests of small businesses and assure that they receive a fair share of government purchases, government contracts, subcontracts and sales of government property.
• Special Interest Camps (1)
  PL-6400.1500-800

  Special Interest Camps

  PL-6400.1500-800
  
  Residential or day camp facilities that provide opportunities for participants to develop their skills in a specific activity such as athletics, music or art.
• Stress Management (4)
  PH-6200.8400

  Stress Management

  PH-6200.8400
  
  Programs that utilize a variety of techniques including demonstration, exercise and discussion to help participants increase their understanding of the conditions and habits that lead to stress, to learn more about the effects of stress on the body, to identify the stressors in their own lives, and to develop better ways of reducing or managing stress in their personal relationships and work environment. The program may include instruction in and practice of physical exercises, relaxation techniques and other mechanisms for coping with stress.
• Summer Camps (1)
  PL-6400.1500-820

  Summer Camps

  PL-6400.1500-820
  
  Residential or day camp facilities where care and recreational activities are provided for children during the summer vacation period.
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance (1)
  FT-1000.8900

  Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance

  FT-1000.8900
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law through their state Unemployment Insurance program. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete unemployment application forms; negotiate on their behalf with unemployment insurance benefits staff; prepare a written appeal; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance.
• Volunteer Opportunities (2)
  PX

  Volunteer Opportunities

  PX
  
  Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.
• Volunteer Service Programs (1)
  ND-9200

  Volunteer Service Programs

  ND-9200
  
  Programs that provide employment opportunities for people who are willing to volunteer their time at low wages (or without remuneration) to work on social and economic development, environmental improvement or public safety projects throughout the U.S. and developing countries.
• Voter Registration Offices (1)
  TQ-1800.9000

  Voter Registration Offices

  TQ-1800.9000
  
  Government offices that provide copies of voter registration applications and maintain official records of individuals who have exercised their right to participate in the election process by registering to vote. Included are the local Registrar of Voters offices and other government offices through which people can obtain and file their registration forms; and offices that are responsible for managing online voter registration. In order to qualify, people must be citizens; age 18 or older; and residents of the state, county/municipal district or precinct for at least 30 days. People are required to re-register if they change their names, their addresses or their party affiliations.
• Water Heaters (1)
  BM-3000.0500-970

  Water Heaters

  BM-3000.0500-970
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned water heaters. Water heaters generally include a heating device and a tank for storing hot water, though some water heaters are tankless.
• Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support (1)
  PH-2360.9500

  Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support

  PH-2360.9500
  
  Programs that employ the Wraparound Facilitation model, a family centered, community-oriented, strengths based and highly individualized approach to meet the needs of children with complicated, multi-dimensional problems. The approach involves the development of a child and family team which creates and implements a wraparound plan that identifies a set of community services and natural supports to promote success, safety, and permanence in home, school and community. The Wraparound facilitator coordinates team meetings and ensures the team identifies and prioritizes goals, provides crisis and safety planning, and tracks the family's progress towards goal attainment. The family is prepared and supported as they transition from formal services to independence. While the major initiative to develop Wraparound Facilitation originated with the mental health system and has been particularly successful for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems, the intervention is being employed in a number of other child service sectors including education, juvenile justice and child welfare.
• Youth Centers (1)
  TC-5500.9800

  Youth Centers

  TC-5500.9800
  
  Multipurpose centers that serve as a focal point for youth in the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population.
• Youth Enrichment Programs (14)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.