From:
Clements, Linda
Sent: 1/25/2021 5:53:14 PM
To:
Paula <paula@alexanderchildren.org>
Cc:
Whisnant, Leeanne <lwhisnant@alexandercountync.gov>
Subject:

RE: New Alexander County Parent Resource Guide

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Good afternoon,

Jason Hughes sent this guide to all the CPS supervisors for input. He will gather and send to you and responses received.

Linda Clements

 

From: Paula <paula@alexanderchildren.org>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 2:37 PM
To: Whisnant, Leeanne <lwhisnant@alexandercountync.gov>; Clements, Linda <lclements@alexandercountync.gov>
Subject: New Alexander County Parent Resource Guide

 

Hi Leeanne and Linda,

 

I know that Leeanne is aware of us working on an AC Parent Resource Guide but I am not sure if you are Linda.

 

We started this pre-covid and had an intern start the actual guide collection 2 years ago.  I applied and received some grant funds to print the guide.  I know print materials get out date quickly.  The printed guides are more for agencies within our county to use, more so than for handing out to parents. We planned to have it accessible electronically also. We have found that without the funds and staffing to hire someone to actually do the guide, we have ended up bouncing it back and forth within my staff to review and format for printing. I have the latest iteration that I sent to LICC members for feedback on agency listings that are incorrect, no longer exist, or needed to be added.

 

I just heard that you two were working together on a resource guide. I would like to know how we can partner on this endeavor.  The online guide through the county website was updated by an intern we had a couple years ago. It was not very user friendly, was the feedback that I received on it.  

 

Several people that have reviewed our guide wanted the resources grouped by topic.  We tried that to start with but it was evident that it was too hard for us to format that way, with the limited capabilities we have, so we went with an alphabetical listing.

 

I am attaching the latest iteration, for which we have already received several replies with updates on a few listings. I have enlisted the help of Jaimi Jones to make sure the mental health resources are up to date. I know some have changed in the last year.

 

I know now is a very busy time for you! I appreciate any insight that you can share on how we can move forward with this and make sure we are inclusive and comprehensive with our new guide.

Thanks so much,

 

 

EmailSig_Paula

 

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