Contents

1. Title Page

2. License and Attributions

3. Introduction

4. I. Overview

   1. Chapter 1 - Our Model for Community Change and Improvement

   2. Chapter 2 - Other Models for Promoting Community Health and Development

   3. The Importance of Advocacy and Advocacy Competencies in Human Service Professions

5. II. Community Assessment

   1. Chapter 3 - Assessing Community Needs and Resources

   2. Chapter 4 - Getting Issues on the Public Agenda

   3. Chapter 5 - Choosing Strategies to Promote Community Health and Development

6. III. Communications to Promote Interest and Participation

   1. Chapter 6 - Communications to Promote Interest

   2. Chapter 7 - Encouraging Involvement in Community Work

7. IV. Cultural Competence and Spirituality in Community Building

   1. Chapter 8 - Developing a Strategic Plan

   2. Chapter 9 - Working Together for Racial Justice and Inclusion

8. V. Organizing For Effective Advocacy

   1. Chapter 10 - Principles of Advocacy

9. VI. Maintaining Quality and Rewarding Accomplishments

   1. 1. Chapter

10. VII. Generating, Managing, and Sustaining Financial Resources

    1. 2. Chapter

11. VIII. Community Partners

    1. Court Appointed Special Advocates ~ CASA

    2. Catholic Charities

    3. Disability Services and Supports

    4. Easter Seals

    5. Education

    6. Homeless Population

    7. Human Rights

    8. Interpersonal Violence Resources

    9. Legal Aid

    10. LGBTQTAI+

    11. Reclaim13

    12. Veterans Advocacy

    13. Women making history in advocacy

    14. World Relief

    15. Youth Advocacy

    16. YWCA

12. IX. Additional Resources

    1. The Importance of Advocacy and Advocacy Competencies in Human Service Professions

    2. 3. 

13. Appendix I - PowerPoints