Family Focus Guide Resource Database Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

The database will contain information about service providers who enhance the quality of individual and community life. The database will be used to produce an electronic Directory on the PFC Website and to assist callers.

 

Eligible to be included:

  • Non-profit organizations which provide, coordinate and advocate for health and human services agencies that have been in operation longer than one year
  • Health and human services programs offered by state, county or municipal governments which have offices in or serve residents of the Cumberland County/Greater Fayetteville area
  • Organizations that serve the Cumberland County/Greater Fayetteville area.   Agencies outside the Cumberland County/Greater Fayetteville area that meet a need for residents that is not met by a non-profit or public agency within said area
  • For-profit agencies that provide a service not met by public or non-profit agencies
  • For-profit agencies offering low-cost goods that are not readily available through community non-profit agencies
  • For-profit agencies that offer free or low cost services to the community
  • For-profit agencies who meet the above criteria and pay an annual fee for inclusion
  • Civic and business associations
  • Professional organizations that provide a public service
  • Advocacy groups related to health and human services issues
  • Community groups
  • Self-help support groups
  • Social or fraternal organizations which serve non-members
  • Administrative offices of public schools
  • Private schools for special needs children
  • Professional and regulatory boards
  • Information and referral services

Not Eligible to be Included:

  • Non-profit organizations that are only able to list volunteer opportunities, but not services for callers
  • Commercial business establishments not described above
  • Agencies that violate federal, state or local laws or regulations
  • Agencies promoting or permitting racism or bigotry
  • Organizations (e.g., churches, social clubs) to the extent which they offer a service only to their members
  • Agencies that provide services based out of the providers' homes
  • For profit medical facilities