The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #56276

Deborah J. Stokes, MSSA, Ohio Department of Health, 246 North High St., Columbus, OH 43215, 614/466-4655, dstokes@gw.odh.state.oh.us

As resources diminish, it has become imperative that public social workers utilize their community organizational skills in maximizing on all resources existing in a community. In addition, there is the continual concern on access of the vulnerable population to health care services. This workshop will build onthose skills and introduce a program that can be used by public health social workers that will expand access to the vulnerable within the community.

Learning Objectives:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to:
• Know the definition of Faith-Based Organization and Health Ministry;
• Understand how to implement the elements of Faith-Based Building;
• Identify the obstacles in Faith-Based Building;
• Understand the value of the program to public health social workers. ABSTRACT: As resources diminish, it has become imperative that public social workers utilize their community organizational skills in maximizing on all resources existing in a community. In addition, there is the continual concern on access of the vulnerable population to health care services. This workshop will build onthose skills and introduce a program that can be used by public health social workers that will expand access to the vulnerable within the community.

Keywords: Community Building, Faith Community

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.