Community Services

Results: 93

• 311 Services (1)
  TJ-3200.2500-850

  311 Services

  TJ-3200.2500-850
  
  Programs that have implemented 311 as a dialing code to help people access non-emergency police and other local government services such as public works, animal control and code compliance.
• Advertising/Promotions Specialists (1)
  YO-7900.0300

  Advertising/Promotions Specialists

  YO-7900.0300
  
  Individuals who develop, implement and/or manage programs that combine advertising with purchase incentives to increase sales of goods and/or services. In an effort to establish closer contact with purchasers (who may be dealers, distributors or consumers) promotion programs may involve direct mail, telemarketing, television or radio advertising, catalogs, exhibits, inserts in newspapers, Internet advertisements or websites, in-store displays, product endorsements and special events. Purchase incentives may include discounts, samples, gifts, rebates, coupons, sweepstakes and contests.
• American Sign Language Instruction (1)
  LR-8000.0500-800.05

  American Sign Language Instruction

  LR-8000.0500-800.05
  
  Programs that teach individuals with hearing impairments and others who have an interest to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL), a visual/manual communication system with its own syntax and vocabulary. ASL uses a combination of hand and body movements to represent words, ideas, objects, actions and other concepts; and is recognized as a true language in its own right. It is used extensively in the deaf community and is taught as the person's primary language with English as a second language. Also included are programs that teach preverbal infants and toddlers to use ASL as a way of communicating their needs.
• Animal Adoption (2)
  PD-7600.0100

  Animal Adoption

  PD-7600.0100
  
  Programs that place stray and homeless domestic pets with people who are willing to provide for their care; find homes for wild burros, horses or other animals who are being removed from their natural environment; or place retired race horses, show horses, greyhounds and other animals when their racing or show careers have come to an end. Included are websites where animals available for adoption can be listed.
• Animal Rescue (2)
  PD-7600.0500

  Animal Rescue

  PD-7600.0500
  
  Programs that rescue domestic animals who are in hazardous situations and which may provide emergency medical care if injuries have occurred.
• Animal Shelters (1)
  PD-7600.0600

  Animal Shelters

  PD-7600.0600
  
  Programs that provide protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals, and hold them for a specified period of time to provide an opportunity for owners to claim them prior to offering them for adoption. Included are shelters that euthanize the animals if not adopted within a specified amount of time, as well as "no kill" shelters that will keep the animals until they are adopted.
• Assistive Technology Product Complaints (1)
  DD-1500.0530

  Assistive Technology Product Complaints

  DD-1500.0530
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the effectiveness, pricing, lease and rental agreements, guarantees, warranties, maintenance or other problems with cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids or visual/reading aids.
• Autopsy Records (1)
  DF-7000.1700-050

  Autopsy Records

  DF-7000.1700-050
  
  Programs that maintain and make available to authorized individuals autopsy reports, photographs, video recordings and other related autopsy records. An autopsy is a post-mortem examination of a body, generally conducted by the coroner's office, to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease. In most jurisdictions, autopsy records are considered confidential and cannot be disclosed to the media or the general public.
• Banking Industry Personnel (1)
  YO-1000.1000

  Banking Industry Personnel

  YO-1000.1000
  
  Individuals who are employed by financial institutions (such as commercial banks, credit unions, mortgage and finance companies and savings and loans associations) to oversee various banking functions such as lending, trusts, mortgages and investments, or programs including sales, operations or electronic financial services. They may be required to solicit business, authorize loans and direct the investment of funds, adhering to applicable laws and regulations. Included are branch managers who administer and manage all of the functions of a branch office which may include hiring personnel, approving loans and lines of credit, establishing rapport with the community to attract business and assisting customers with account problems; and loan officers and counselors who facilitate the ability of individuals to obtain loans to purchase a house, car, or college education or of businesses to obtain financing to start a company, purchase inventory or invest in capital equipment. Loan officers gather personal information about clients and businesses to ensure that an informed decision is made regarding the creditworthiness of the borrower and the probability of repayment.
• Birth Certificates (1)
  DF-7000.1200

  Birth Certificates

  DF-7000.1200
  
  Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide copies of birth certificates, i.e., documents which certify the date and place of a person's birth as well as his/her parentage. Available in most jurisdictions are authorized copies which are required to obtain a driver’s license, passport, Social Security card and other services related to an individual’s identity; and informational copies which cannot be used to establish a person’s identity. Only individuals designated by law have access to authorized copies of a person's birth certificate.
• Burial Services (7)
  PB-5000.1000

  Burial Services

  PB-5000.1000
  
  Programs that provide interment services including preparation of interment space (grave site, crypt or niche) and arrangements for graveside ceremonies (committal services) which are held at the place of interment for individuals who have died. A person's remains may be interred immediately after death (immediate burial) or following formal viewing, visitation and/or a formal ceremony. Included are programs that provide simple and dignified services at little or no cost; programs that provide funding for the burial or cremation of unidentified or unclaimed deceased persons, individuals with no immediate family who die without leaving an ascertainable estate sufficient to pay all or a part of the person's burial expenses, or individuals whose immediate family members are unable to pay for the burial; and programs that provide full cost burial services.
• Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance (5)
  PB-0900

  Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

  PB-0900
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance to help families who have lost a loved one pay for the funeral and/or the cremation or interment of the individual's remains.
• Business Registration/Licensing (1)
  DF-4500.1000

  Business Registration/Licensing

  DF-4500.1000
  
  Programs that register newly formed businesses according to the legal status under which they will operate (e.g., for-profit and nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, franchises and sole proprietorships) as well as record and reserve their legal name; register business opportunities; and/or issue licenses or permits which provide written authorization for the operation of a business within a specific local jurisdiction.
• Categorical Program Administrative Units (12)
  TD-1100

  Categorical Program Administrative Units

  TD-1100
  
  State or regional organizations that are responsible for the implementation of programs that have been established by legislative mandate. Responsibilities include development of a regional plan, solicitation of proposals for service delivery, allocation of public monies (generally federal or state dollars that have been earmarked for the program), monitoring of service contracts and evaluation of outcomes. Some organizations provide all or a range of the mandated services directly.
• Cemetery Property (1)
  PB-1400

  Cemetery Property

  PB-1400
  
  Programs that provide grave sites for the earth burial of the remains of individuals who have died; mausoleum crypts for above ground interment; cenotaphs which serve as memorials to individuals whose remains are elsewhere or are lost; and/or niches in a columbarium for the storage of cremated remains.
• Charities/Grantmaking Organizations (20)
  TD-1200

  Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

  TD-1200
  
  Organizations that solicit contributions, endowments and other financial support from public and private sources which are used directly by the organization to provide human services for eligible residents of the community or which are utilized to provide the total or supplementary financial support for human service programs of community agencies and organizations. Also included are governmental and quasi-governmental entities that manage the allocation of public monies to public and private human service providers.
• Child Care Providers (19)
  PH-1250

  Child Care Providers

  PH-1250
  
  Programs that provide substitute parental care in a group setting for children during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include recreational and developmental activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate.
• City Government Departments/Offices (2)
  TD-0300.1200

  City Government Departments/Offices

  TD-0300.1200
  
  Divisions of city, town, township, borough, village or other local government units that are responsible for overseeing the delivery of designated services to the public and managing other municipal government functions.
• City Government Information Services (1)
  TJ-3200.2500-140

  City Government Information Services

  TJ-3200.2500-140
  
  Programs that provide information about city government offices and services that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. In some cases, assistance is available to help identify and locate an appropriate office.
• City Offices of Emergency Services (1)
  TH-1500.1400

  City Offices of Emergency Services

  TH-1500.1400
  
  City government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information.
• City/Town Auditor Offices (1)
  TD-6600.4500-020

  City/Town Auditor Offices

  TD-6600.4500-020
  
  The office of the elected or appointed official who is authorized to conduct an independent audit to verify the accuracy of the financial records and accounting practices of a city government’s agencies and departments.
• City/Town Council Offices (1)
  TD-6600.4500-060

  City/Town Council Offices

  TD-6600.4500-060
  
  The offices of elected members of the principal governmental body of a municipal corporation with the power to pass ordinances, levy taxes, appropriate funds and administer city government.
• Community Wellness Programs (9)
  LH-2700.9500-100

  Community Wellness Programs

  LH-2700.9500-100
  
  Health care programs that work with individuals and groups in the community (as opposed to patients) to help them adopt healthy behaviors and/or reduce health risks, increase self-care skills, improve management of common minor ailments, use health care services effectively and/or improve understanding of medical procedures and therapeutic regimens.
• Companion Animals (1)
  LR-7950.1500

  Companion Animals

  LR-7950.1500
  
  Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of animals who have been taught to provide personal assistance, companionship and/or physical protection for people with physical disabilities who have limited mobility.
• Consumer Education (1)
  DD-1800

  Consumer Education

  DD-1800
  
  Programs that utilize a wide variety of informational materials and techniques to increase the public's awareness of their rights and responsibilities as consumers of goods and services. The services may include information concerning federal and state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies; advice regarding comparison shopping, use of consumer reports and buying guides, and other practices that help consumers make informed decisions and avoid problems before they occur; and education regarding the steps that need to be taken to resolve problems with unfair credit practices, defective products, shoddy repairs or workmanship or incompetent services.
• Consumer Fraud Reporting (2)
  FN-1700.1470

  Consumer Fraud Reporting

  FN-1700.1470
  
  Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that consumers can use to report the activities of telephone and Internet scammers and other con artists who attempt to persuade older adults, individuals who live alone, disaster victims and other vulnerable people to part with their savings. Common scams include fraudulent prize offers, "free" travel packages that have hidden costs or which never materialize, "get rich quick" investments that turn out to be worthless, tax debt/refund scams, phony charities with names that are similar to well-known organizations and schemes involving promises to recover an individual's money following their victimization by another scam. Reports may be filed by consumer fraud victims or by people who have information about individuals they know to be perpetrating these types of scams.
• Consumer Product Safety Complaints (3)
  DD-1500.1780

  Consumer Product Safety Complaints

  DD-1500.1780
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the safety of any of a wide variety of consumer products (usually those not the explicit responsibility of another agency) or report a product-related injury.
• Consumer Regulation (1)
  DF

  Consumer Regulation

  DF
  
  Programs that protect individuals and organizations, including commercial entities, from fraudulent or unfair trade or credit practices or unsafe or poor quality goods and services through the enactment of protective legislation, the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to trade in the marketplace, the establishment and application of licensing, certification and accreditation standards to regulate the activities of businesses and service providers, and the review of professional and business practices to assure compliance with accepted standards.
• Cremation Services (1)
  PB-5000.1550

  Cremation Services

  PB-5000.1550
  
  Programs that reduce the bodies of deceased individuals to fine bone fragments (ashes) by exposing them to intense heat and flame. An individual's remains may be cremated immediately after death (direct cremation) or following formal viewing, visitation and/or a formal ceremony; and the cremated remains can be buried, entombed, scattered or kept for placement by the family in an urn or other appropriate container.
• Crime Reporting (17)
  FN-1700

  Crime Reporting

  FN-1700
  
  Programs that encourage the public to provide information, often anonymously, which might lead to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of people who have committed crimes. Included are special "tip" lines and crime reporting hotlines that have been established by law enforcement organizations, employers or community resources, but not law enforcement offices which take crime reports as a part of their everyday activities unless they have a special number for a particular type of report.
• Death Certificates (2)
  DF-7000.1700-300

  Death Certificates

  DF-7000.1700-300
  
  Programs that issue, maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to or copies of the official documents that certify that an individual has died. Death certificates specify the cause of death and are generally signed by an attending or examining physician. Available in most jurisdictions are authorized copies which may be required to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify Social Security and access other services related to an individual’s identity; and informational copies which cannot be used to establish identity. Only individuals designated by law have access to authorized copies of a person's death certificate.
• Death Certification/Burial Arrangements (1)
  PB

  Death Certification/Burial Arrangements

  PB
  
  Programs that investigate and establish the cause of death in prescribed situations; help people dispose of the personal property of a family member or friend who has died; or provide funeral services and/or arrange for the shipping, interment, entombment, scattering or release of the remains of a person who has died.
• Disaster Relief Services (2)
  TH-2600

  Disaster Relief Services

  TH-2600
  
  Programs that facilitate the exchange of information and/or provide short-term assistance, usually in the form of food, clothing, blankets, temporary shelter, furnishings, small appliances or temporary financial aid, for people who have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. The objective of disaster relief is to help individuals sustain their lives during the immediate aftermath of the event. NOTE: "Disaster Relief" is a category of services utilized by community human services agencies involved in disaster work. Government organizations do not recognize disaster relief as a formal part of the disaster cycle. Most of the services classified as disaster relief are considered by government to be part of disaster recovery and a few (e.g., disaster welfare inquiries) are categorized as disaster response.
• Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations (1)
  TH-1500.1700

  Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations

  TH-1500.1700
  
  Organizations that have a formal role in coordinating the provision of disaster relief and/or recovery services following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Included are coalitions of community-based organizations in a defined geographic area whose members are prepared to act in concert to respond to the emergency needs of the community during the relief and recovery phases of a disaster and non-affiliated organizations with a designated role. Some collaboratives are local VOADs (known in some places as COADs), that are organized through state-level VOAD/COAD chapters which are affiliates of the national organization, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), a formal coalition of national voluntary organizations with a common interest in providing disaster relief. Other coalitions are "interfaiths" which gather financial and other resources from the faith community and distribute them to people in need, generally after American Red Cross and other immediate relief organizations have completed their work. NOTE: "Disaster Relief" is a category of services utilized by community agencies involved in disaster work. Government organizations do not recognize disaster relief as a formal part of the disaster cycle. Most of the services classified as disaster relief are considered by government to be part of disaster recovery and a few (e.g., disaster welfare inquiries) are categorized as disaster response.
• Disaster Response Services (15)
  TH-2300

  Disaster Response Services

  TH-2300
  
  Organizations that are responsible for taking actions before, during and after the onset of a major disaster or large-scale emergency that will end the emergency, preserve lives, limit damage, ensure the availability of critical services and reduce the probability of secondary effects.
• Domestic Animal Services (9)
  PD

  Domestic Animal Services

  PD
  
  Programs that provide for the humane care, protection and control of the domestic animals.
• Driver Licenses (1)
  DF-7000.1850

  Driver Licenses

  DF-7000.1850
  
  Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for an individual to operate a motor vehicle on public roads and highways following successful completion of a written and/or driving examination and a vision test. These programs also renew driver licenses that are about to expire, replace driver licenses that are lost or stolen, and process name and address changes.
• Driving Safety Education (5)
  JR-8200.8500-180

  Driving Safety Education

  JR-8200.8500-180
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their safety when driving an automobile or other motor vehicle. Driving safety programs provide information about traffic laws as they apply to motor vehicles; warnings regarding behaviors which contribute to accidents such as speeding and driving while drowsy or intoxicated; suggestions for avoiding confrontations with aggressive drivers; and tips for driving safely under specific conditions, e.g., with trucks and other large vehicles, in bad weather, in heavy traffic, in parking lots, or in areas where deer and other large animals may be roadway hazards. Information about recommended automobile maintenance practices, used car purchase tips and suggestions regarding safety equipment such as air bags may also be included.
• Emergency Veterinary Services (1)
  PD-9000.1800

  Emergency Veterinary Services

  PD-9000.1800
  
  Programs that provide 24-hour emergency veterinary and critical care services which may include onsite lab procedures, radiology, surgery, monitoring and hospitalization for seriously ill or injured animals.
• Environmental Hazards Evaluation (2)
  JP-6500.1800

  Environmental Hazards Evaluation

  JP-6500.1800
  
  Programs that conduct tests to ascertain whether there are harmful levels of pollutants, radiant or other energy or other hazardous materials in people's homes, yards or other environments; and/or supply test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose.
• Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers for Native American Community (2)
  TC-5500.1800 * YH-6000.6000

  Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers * Native American Community

  TC-5500.1800 * YH-6000.6000
  
  

  Multipurpose centers that serve as focal points for specific ethnic groups within the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of participants in ways that are culturally appropriate.

  Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.

• Facility Licensing (1)
  DF-4500.2000

  Facility Licensing

  DF-4500.2000
  
  Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for facilities that offer community care or health services, that review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance.
• Family Based Services (12)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Feral Cat Management Programs (1)
  PD-7600.2050

  Feral Cat Management Programs

  PD-7600.2050
  
  Programs that trap feral cats who cannot be tamed and placed into homes, neuter or spay them and, after a day of recovery, release back them onto the street to live out the remainder of their lives. The program reduces the feral cat population by halting the production of litters rather than capturing and killing the animals.
• Government Consumer Protection Agencies (1)
  DD-2100.2500

  Government Consumer Protection Agencies

  DD-2100.2500
  
  Consumer protection offices that are part of federal, state, county or city governments which receive, investigate and resolve through direct action or referral to law enforcement or regulatory agencies, consumer complaints that are a result of transactions in the marketplace. Most government consumer affairs offices also publish and disseminate a large selection of consumer education materials, initiate studies to improve standards of conduct for businesses and consumers, and analyze and recommend changes in consumer protection legislation.
• Graphic/Digital Design Specialists (1)
  YO-0300.1900-250

  Graphic/Digital Design Specialists

  YO-0300.1900-250
  
  Individuals who use their artistic skills and vision to illustrate subject matter for commercial clients such as retail stores and advertising firms with the objective of attracting public attention and helping to sell ideas, products or services. They use a variety of print, electronic, and film media and technologies to execute a design that meets clients communication needs. Graphic designers use computer software to develop the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports and other publications. They also produce promotional displays and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems for business and government. An increasing number of graphic designers develop material for Internet Web pages, computer interfaces and multimedia projects.
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (1)
  YO-1600.2900

  Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

  YO-1600.2900
  
  Individuals who identify, remove, package, transport and dispose of a variety of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, mold, and radioactive and nuclear materials. The removal of hazardous materials, or "hazmats", from public places and the environment also is called abatement, remediation and decontamination.
• Health Facility Complaints (4)
  DD-1500.4280

  Health Facility Complaints

  DD-1500.4280
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing; incompetence of staff; cleanliness and safety of facilities; treatment of patients; quality of care; excessive fees; charges for services not rendered; unethical, improper or unprofessional conduct of personnel; or other inappropriate business practices of organizations that provide health care services.
• Health Facility Licensing (1)
  DF-4500.2000-300

  Health Facility Licensing

  DF-4500.2000-300
  
  Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for health care and mental health facilities, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance. Included are programs that provide licensing for general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, home health agencies, personal care agencies, hospice facilities, employer/employee clinics, rehabilitation clinics, community clinics, surgical clinics, and chronic dialysis clinics.
• Home Safety Evaluations (3)
  JR-8200.3000-250

  Home Safety Evaluations

  JR-8200.3000-250
  
  Programs that conduct home inspections to assess and make recommendations to eliminate potentially hazardous conditions and to ensure that the individual or family has a plan to deal with emergencies should they arise. Safety evaluation programs often target homes with children or elderly residents and focus on dangerous rugs or floors, fire hazards, unsanitary or unsafe kitchens or bathrooms, poor lighting, unsafe storage of medication and other toxic materials, hazardous placement of kitchen equipment and other tools, access barriers in the home or yard and other discernible problems.
• Housing Complaints (1)
  DD-1500.4650

  Housing Complaints

  DD-1500.4650
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding improper, unethical or illegal practices in the provision of housing.
• Human Rights Groups (2)
  TD-1600.3100

  Human Rights Groups

  TD-1600.3100
  
  Organizations that work for legislation and other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of the community as a whole or those of specific groups within the community.
• Human/Social Services Issues (3)
  YZ-3260

  Human/Social Services Issues

  YZ-3260
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of human/social services.
• Infant and Child Safety Education (1)
  JR-8200.6500-350

  Infant and Child Safety Education

  JR-8200.6500-350
  
  Programs that are designed to raise awareness of the measures people can take to prevent accidents and provide for the safety of young children. The programs deal broadly with a wide range of infant and child safety issues rather than focusing on specific areas of risk. Topics may include car seat safety and installation, sleep safety, stroller/carrier safety, high chair safety, health concerns (e.g., SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, lead poisoning, sun exposure and the risks associated with second hand smoke), choking and fall prevention, pet safety, pool and general water safety and baby-proofing the home.
• Insurance Complaints (1)
  DD-1500.4800

  Insurance Complaints

  DD-1500.4800
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, services, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of companies that sell insurance or settle insurance claims.
• Intergenerational Programs (6)
  PS-3300

  Intergenerational Programs

  PS-3300
  
  Programs that increase cooperation, interaction or exchange between people of different generations dispelling stereotypes about old and young, and enabling individuals, families and communities to enjoy and benefit from the richness of an age-integrated society. Intergenerational programs are structured so that both age groups benefit from the interaction, but in many programs, one age group is the provider of service while the other is the recipient. Older people may mentor children or adolescents and serve as role models for young people who are preparing for adulthood, while students who understand the latest technology may teach older adults computer skills in their homes, senior centers or long term care settings. Older adults gain opportunities to develop meaningful contact with younger people and stay in touch with their communities while children and youth develop healthy attitudes about aging, gain an appreciation for rich cultural traditions and histories, and experience the satisfaction of sharing something they know. In many communities, young and old are working together as partners on community projects, and are finding that the collaboration leads to mutual appreciation while their communities reap the benefits of their work.
• Interpretation/Translation (8)
  PH-3500

  Interpretation/Translation

  PH-3500
  
  Programs that enable individuals who have visual or hearing impairments, who speak, read or write a language other than English and/or who require documents that have been translated into plain language to access information or communicate their needs manually, verbally and/or in writing; or to have improved access to entertainment, educational or artistic events or facilities that feature important visual or audio content.
• Interpreters/Translators (1)
  YO-1550.3400

  Interpreters/Translators

  YO-1550.3400
  
  Individuals who convert written language text or oral language statements into another language or facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear by converting between spoken communication and sign language. Included are translators who translate written material from one language to another; interpreters who translate oral communications from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversations or in court; terminologists who conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language; and sign language interpreters who use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances. Specializations include conference interpreters who work at events with non-English attendees; guide or escort interpreters who accompany U.S. visitors abroad or foreign visitors in the United States to ensure that they are able to communicate during their stay; judiciary interpreters and translators who help people appearing in court who are unable or unwilling to communicate in English; literary translators who adapt written literature from one language into another; and localization translators who provide for the complete adaptation of a product for use in a different language and culture.
• Library Services (15)
  TJ-4500

  Library Services

  TJ-4500
  
  Libraries and other facilities that offer a range of activities and services which are designed to meet the information and learning needs of patrons and to facilitate their enjoyment of library resources. Included are reference services, programs which introduce and encourage reading, services which enable people who cannot access the facility to utilize library resources and special collections which provide access to a broad spectrum of general and specialized book and nonbook material as well as reading material in alternative formats.
• Licensing/Certification/Accreditation (2)
  DF-4500

  Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

  DF-4500
  
  Programs that authorize the practice of a profession or the operation of a business or community facility after determining that established standards have been met. Activities usually include establishment of standards; review of applications; preparation and administration of examinations; issuance or denial of licenses, certificates or accreditation papers; enforcement of compliance with standards through inspection and monitoring; and revocation of licenses or disciplinary action in cases of noncompliance.
• Medicare Appeals/Complaints (3)
  NS-8000.5000-520

  Medicare Appeals/Complaints

  NS-8000.5000-520
  
  Entities that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving grievances that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving benefits through the Medicare program (including the Part D Prescription Drug Benefit and the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Part D Benefit) and believe that an adverse action has been wrongly taken, including coverage denials, discrimination, violation of rights and/or failure to take an appropriate action.
• Mentoring Programs (6)
  PH-1400.5000

  Mentoring Programs

  PH-1400.5000
  
  Programs that provide companionship, guidance and/or role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment.
• Miners (1)
  YO-1600.5000

  Miners

  YO-1600.5000
  
  Individuals who operate equipment to excavate, load and transport coal, ore, minerals, sand and rock either underground or in open-cut mines; or drill to locate and remove oil and natural gas from the earth. Underground miners construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations and travel down vertical shafts or sloping declines to reach the work face. Open-cast and surface miners extract the mineral ore using mining machines, drilling and blasting methods, ripping (e.g. by bulldozer) or dredging. Specializations may be defined by the activities involved e.g., exploration, extraction, mine layout, oil well development, safety, research and supervision and management; or according to type of substance involved (metals, nonmetallic minerals, coal or petroleum and natural gas).
• Mobility Assistance Service Animals (1)
  LR-7950.5000

  Mobility Assistance Service Animals

  LR-7950.5000
  
  Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of animals who have been taught to provide personal assistance such as pulling wheelchairs or fetching items for people with physical disabilities who have limited mobility.
• Mortuary Services (1)
  PB-5000

  Mortuary Services

  PB-5000
  
  Programs that provide funeral home services including removal of the body to the funeral home; preparing, obtaining necessary signatures on and filing the death certificate and deposition permit with the local health department; embalming services; cremation services; temporary care for the body prior to final disposition; visitation, private viewing and memorial services; and/or cremation caskets, burial caskets, burial vaults, grave markers, urns and other interment accessories.
• Native American Community (4)
  YH-6000.6000

  Native American Community

  YH-6000.6000
  
  Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
• Neuter/Spay Services (4)
  PD-9000.6000

  Neuter/Spay Services

  PD-9000.6000
  
  Programs that surgically alter animals to prevent them from reproducing. "Spay" refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes of a female animal; "neuter" refers to the surgical removal of the testes of a male animal.
• Occupational Therapists (2)
  YO-3000.7150-600

  Occupational Therapists

  YO-3000.7150-600
  
  Individuals who help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. They work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling. They also help them to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Their goal is to help clients have independent, productive and satisfying lives.
• Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification (1)
  DF-4500.6300

  Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification

  DF-4500.6300
  
  Programs that establish and enforce licensing and certification standards for the trades and professions that are subject to regulation, review applications for licenses, administer examinations to demonstrate competency, issue or deny licenses and/or revoke licenses and certificates or take disciplinary action for noncompliance with standards.
• Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification for Physicians/Surgeons (1)
  DF-4500.6300 * YO-3000.6600

  Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification * Physicians/Surgeons

  DF-4500.6300 * YO-3000.6600
  
  

  Programs that establish and enforce licensing and certification standards for the trades and professions that are subject to regulation, review applications for licenses, administer examinations to demonstrate competency, issue or deny licenses and/or revoke licenses and certificates or take disciplinary action for noncompliance with standards.

  Individuals who diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients; obtain medical histories; order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests; and counsel patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care. Surgeons are physicians who specialize in the treatment of injury, disease and deformity through operations. Using a variety of instruments, and with patients under general or local anesthesia, a surgeon corrects physical deformities, repairs bone and tissue after injuries or performs preventive surgeries on patients with debilitating diseases or disorders. Physicians work in one or more specialties including anesthesiology, family and community medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, allergy, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, radiology and surgery.

• Occupational/Professional Licensing Development (1)
  TP-1850.1600-600

  Occupational/Professional Licensing Development

  TP-1850.1600-600
  
  Programs that help state legislatures, regulatory offices, prospective licensing boards and other organizations that are responsible for establishing and enforcing compliance with licensing standards for teachers, health care professionals, therapists, contractors, architects, realtors and people in other occupations/professions evaluate the feasibility of establishing licensure for a particular occupation or profession and develop and implement their licensing programs. Key components generally include professional standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of licensees, an application process and associated fees, an examination which tests an individual's competence in the field, notification procedures for examination results, a mechanism for appeals, disciplinary procedures for licensed individuals who fail to maintain compliance with licensing requirements, and a renewal process.
• Ore/Mineral Processing Workers (1)
  YO-6200.6100

  Ore/Mineral Processing Workers

  YO-6200.6100
  
  Individuals who operate machinery and equipment that control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They work in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries; uranium processing plants; steel mills; aluminum plants; precious metal refineries; cement processing plants; clay, glass and stone processing plants; and foundries. Mineral-bearing ore is subjected to various processes to extract the minerals. The ore is first crushed, then processing equipment such as screens, grinding mills, filters, flotation cells, tanks and conveyors are used to extract concentrated minerals. The minerals in their final form are produced by smelting.
• Outreach Programs (17)
  TJ-6500.6300

  Outreach Programs

  TJ-6500.6300
  
  Organizations that make an effort to increase the availability and utilization of community services by specific target populations by providing direct services for targeted individuals in their homes or other convenient locations or by making special efforts to ensure that a particular group is aware of available services and encouraged to participate. Included are programs that do outreach regarding their own services as well as those which encourage a target population to use a wide variety of services.
• Personal Enrichment (13)
  PH-6200

  Personal Enrichment

  PH-6200
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who want to enhance their lives and achieve their potential as individuals through analysis of life goals, evaluation of lifestyles and relationships, elimination of unnecessary stress and modification of behavior and attitudes to facilitate achievement of personal objectives.
• Pet Care Services (6)
  PD-6250

  Pet Care Services

  PD-6250
  
  Programs that provide pet-related supplies or services which enable pet owners to acquire a pet and/or take care of their pet's needs.
• Philanthropy Issues (1)
  YZ-6350

  Philanthropy Issues

  YZ-6350
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of philanthropy.
• Places of Worship (2)
  PV-6500

  Places of Worship

  PV-6500
  
  Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship where people of different religious persuasions gather to practice their faith.
• Poison Safety Education (1)
  JR-8200.3000-650

  Poison Safety Education

  JR-8200.3000-650
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure that hazardous household products, pesticides, medication, plants and other poisonous substances are beyond the reach of children, pets and other vulnerable individuals. Topics may include a list of dangerous materials typically found in the home, suggestions for their safe storage and handling, remedies to keep on hand (e.g., syrup of ipecac which induces vomiting when people eat or drink certain poisons), and steps to take if a poisoning incident occurs.
• Police/Community Relations Groups (1)
  TD-1600.6550

  Police/Community Relations Groups

  TD-1600.6550
  
  Organizations that work for increased harmony and understanding between individuals involved in law enforcement and the community at large.
• Public Showers/Baths (1)
  BM-6500.6500-710

  Public Showers/Baths

  BM-6500.6500-710
  
  Public or private organizations that provide showers, baths or other facilities where homeless people, travelers and others who do not have access to private bathing facilities can wash. Included are permanent shower facilities as well as mobile installations that can be moved from place to place. Also included are organizations that provide vouchers that people can use to access bathing facilities.
• Regulations/Standards (2)
  DF-8000

  Regulations/Standards

  DF-8000
  
  Programs that have regulatory and/or oversight responsibilities in enforcing the laws and standards established through consumer protection or fair trade legislation.
• Residential Treatment Facility Licensing (1)
  DF-4500.2000-700

  Residential Treatment Facility Licensing

  DF-4500.2000-700
  
  Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for residential treatment facilities for people with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance.
• Safety Education Programs (1)
  JR-8200

  Safety Education Programs

  JR-8200
  
  Programs whose primary purpose is to make the public aware of the measures that people can take to reduce the risk of fires or accidents in the home, at school, at work, in the air or on the water or while walking, driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle; and/or which provide instructions for preparing for and surviving an accident should one occur. Also included are programs that conduct related safety inspections, particularly in the traffic safety area.
• Safety Equipment (1)
  JR-8400

  Safety Equipment

  JR-8400
  
  Programs that supply equipment that people can use for increased protection while engaging in high risk activities such as working on construction sites; or devices that sound an alarm or facilitate rapid access in case of an emergency.
• Service Animals (3)
  LR-7950

  Service Animals

  LR-7950
  
  Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of animals who have been taught to help individuals who have disabilities increase their mobility and independence and/or maximize their ability to communicate effectively.
• Special Interest Clubs (16)
  PS-8200

  Special Interest Clubs

  PS-8200
  
  Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals of all ages to pursue hobbies or other specific interests in cooperation with others who have the same interest, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable or skilled in the area.
• State Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices (1)
  DD-1500.4150-800

  State Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices

  DD-1500.4150-800
  
  Programs such as governmental, departmental or nonprofit ombudsman offices that provide assistance for people who want to register complaints about or have other issues which relate to the activities, actions or lack of action by public officials or civil service employees in state government offices or the agencies they regulate and/or fund. Also included are programs that handle complaints about the availability and quality of state government services. The program provides an objective, neutral and independent review of complaints; offers reasonable remedies when complaints are substantiated; and uses information from the complaints and the investigations they trigger to identify and resolve problems within the agency or department and improve services.
• Tribal Enrollment Records (1)
  DF-7000.8500

  Tribal Enrollment Records

  DF-7000.8500
  
  Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the official documentation which contains the names of individuals who belong to one of the recognized groups of Native Americans that constitute a tribe. Also included are programs that help Native Americans complete and file the paperwork that is required to establish tribal membership.
• Tribal Offices of Emergency Services (1)
  TH-1500.8600

  Tribal Offices of Emergency Services

  TH-1500.8600
  
  Tribal government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information.
• Tribal Reservation Residents (1)
  YW-8500

  Tribal Reservation Residents

  YW-8500
  
  Individuals and families of Native American descent who have needs and interests in common based on living in areas recognized by the federal or a state government as being set aside for the use of Native Americans and governed by Native Americans.
• Veterinary Services (1)
  PD-9000

  Veterinary Services

  PD-9000
  
  Programs that provide diagnostic and treatment services for animals who have illnesses, injuries or emotional problems; and which euthanize animals who are aged or in severe pain because of untreatable health problems. Preventive care is generally also available.
• Workrooms (1)
  TC-9500

  Workrooms

  TC-9500
  
  Programs that provide space, tools and/or materials that enable people to develop any of a wide range of projects. Included may be facilities for desktop publishing, drafting, construction, painting, curriculum development, hobbies and other similar pursuits. Workrooms may be available to the general public or may be restricted to agency personnel or to people who have enlisted as members.
• Youth Enrichment Programs (2)
  PS-9800.9900

  Youth Enrichment Programs

  PS-9800.9900
  
  Programs that offer a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours. The objective of youth enrichment programs is to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential.