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Leverage an existing (or hire a new) grant writer charged with <br />securing state and federal grants and foundation monies to <br />support the provision of affordable health care in Greater San <br />Marcos. <br /> <br />Work with local school districts and youth-serving organizations to identify <br />their health care service and resource capacity. <br />o <br />Provide fiscal and resource support as necessary to optimize exi <br />capacity. <br /> <br />Action 2: Unify nonprofitand community organizations in their efforts to <br />address social service needs in Greater San Marcos. <br />Study current social service providers to identify service gaps, overlaps, <br />inefficiencies, and model programs in areas of growing need. <br />o <br />Identify charities, service providers, and civic organizations w <br />capacity to improve and grow Greater San Marcos’ social services <br />o <br />Leverage volunteerism and philanthropy through civic organizations, <br />faith-based organizations, and <br />business leaders of Greater <br />San Marcos. <br />o <br />Reach out to TXST student <br />organizations to increase their <br />involvement addressing the <br />area’s social service needs. <br />o <br />Create and promote a website <br />tool to connect clients with <br />social services and health care. <br />Provide translation of <br />service provider <br />information into <br />Spanish as necessary. <br />o <br />Expand homeless services and addiction treatment program options <br />to nights and weekends, as well as to inpatient programs. <br /> <br />Support the establishment of The Village, a one-stop social services center. <br />o <br />Seek further funding through grants and donations to construct <br />facilities. <br />o <br />Promote the services available at The Village and its partner <br />organizations. <br /> <br />Work to provide quality, affordable, accessible child care for the Greater San <br />Marcos area. <br />o <br />Assess the state of the area’s child care services. <br /> <br />Involve social service providers in future economic development <br />Final Strategy <br />September 2009 45 <br /> <br />