About ACS
Who We Are
The Association of Community Services (ACS)
is a dynamic network of human services providers and advocates focused
on serving families in Howard County.
What We Do
ACS advances human services in Howard County by offering organizations
and individuals the information, support, training, education
and connections they need to:
- operate successfully
- provide services more efficiently
- inform the community about their services
- address pressing human services issues
ACS members come from every area of Howard County's human services
community. They include:
- government agencies
- non-profit organizations
- for-profit organizations
- faith-based organizations
- individuals
Strategic Plan 2004-2006
Mission - To advance human services in Howard County.
Vision - Howard County is a model of excellence in human
services.
Values - ACS believes:
- That all residents of Howard County have the right to be valued,
respected, and included in the life of the community.
- That the highest possible quality of life in our community
depends upon a strong human services system.
- That the best human services result from collaboration, efficiency,
effectiveness and the maximum utilization of resources.
- In building trusting relationships that are caring, collaborative,
ethical, forward thinking, inclusive, professional, reliable and
supportive.
Strategic Goals - ACS will:
- Be a resource to members in achieving their missions.
- Identify and communicate unmet human service needs to elected
officials, community leaders, funders, and others.
- Partner with appropriate organizations to ensure the prompt
development of an effective, comprehensive Human Services Plan
for Howard County.
- Provide leadership in the development of initiatives that advance
positive change in human services.
- Advocate for adequate funding of human services.
Funding
The Association's principal sources of income are dues, sponsorships,
events, foundation grants and in-kind donations.
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