Safety Net Services

BASIC NEEDS

• Disaster victims and people in crisis, throughout Berks County, have their basic needs quickly met  
• People who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis have their emergency housing needs met
• Families and military personnel who are separated in time of war have access to communication and other support services
• More children declared dependent receive consistent and effective advocacy for their interests, throughout the length of their case
• Victims of interpersonal violence are ensured of safety and supportive services
• Runaway and homeless youth have access to safe, adequate emergency housing and support services

COMMUNITY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

• The community is well prepared for, and can effectively respond to local, regional and national disasters and emergencies 

ACCESSIBLE SERVICES

• People are easily able to locate accurate information about appropriate and available health and human services
• Individuals are able to receive culturally and linguistically appropriate health and human services
• People have access to affordable transportation to reach employment, child care, health care and other needed social services
• Agencies coordinate the collection of data and delivery of services to ensure the most effective and efficient services to clients

DIVERSITY

• People share a common knowledge and appreciation of the diverse populations residing and working in our community
• Individuals in Berks County have access to a community-based process to respond to incidents of discrimination
• Individuals, families, businesses and organizations actively engage in volunteerism and community service activities in order to improve the quality of life in Berks County  
• Individuals are encouraged, trained and supported in providing effective governance and leadership of community nonprofit organizations

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