Leadership Delegations (LD) are teams of community members who participate in decision-making about critical issues in the community. The purpose of the LD is to increase dialogue between residents and leaders and to educate and create a stronger awareness of the critical issues facing Adams County. ABC will facilitate & support each LD with data, research, and evaluation tools to foster a partnership and increase communication between ABC, community organizations, and residents of Adams County.
Be part of the Research & Evaluation Committee
Because ABC is focused on being the “data resource” for Adams County, it formed the Research & Evaluation Committee (REC) in order to strengthen its foundation in valid, reliable data and evidence-based practices. REC helps ABC to ensure that it and other community groups use and implement evidence-based practices in Adams County.
REC is comprised of individuals with research and evaluation training & experience to work through the relevant issues and guide community-level research and evaluation activities.
REC provides guidance and technical assistance to ABC, the community, and community-based organizations regarding:
· Research methodology
· Data collection and analysis techniques
· Evaluation design
· Interpretation and presentation of research and evaluation results
· Understanding and applying evidence-based practices
· Guidance regarding CBPR
If you would like more information about REC and the services it provides or if you have a project you would like to present to REC, please contact ABC.
Form a Discussion Group
Gather friends, neighbors, and organizations to discuss an action area. You can gather a group to discuss the community goals, review data, explore solutions, increase awareness, promote involvement, and advocate for change. These groups may be as formal or informal that as you like. Please notify ABC before your discussion group meets.
Adopt an Action Area
Choose an action area and decide what you, your business, organization, school or group can do to make a difference and then report your plan to ABC. Adopting an action area is an easy way for families or groups to contribute to the community in simple, yet very valuable ways. Please contact ABC to discuss your ideas.
Quality of Life Investments
If you or your organization are interested in making a long-term, well-thought-out effort regarding an action area, you may be interested in a Quality of Life Investment. Investments are voluntary, formal agreements between ABC and individuals, groups, organizations, and/or policy-makers to work together to measurably improve a community goal or action area. After talking to ABC, fill out ABC’s simple investment form so we can endorse your affiliation.
Community Goals and Action Areas
ABC’s goals are issues that Adams County residents say matter the most. Action areas are areas that need to be improved upon in order to reach our goals and that have measurable results. These goals and action areas have been identified and chosen with input from over 100 citizens. They serve as reminders and rallying points for community-minded individuals, groups, policy-makers, and organizations to focus efforts to make a measurable difference.
Residents live in a state of economic well-being
Residents possess the skills to be successful in school and work
High School dropout rate
HS completion rate/GED Rate
School Attendance/Truancy rates
Test scores on standardized tests
Public school expenditures per pupil
College/job t raining enrollment
Resident education level
Community Infrastructure supports health and economic well-being
Youth have involved, caring adult
Youth participate in activities
Access to public transportation
Miles traveled to work
Affordable licensed daycare
Smoke free restaurants/workplaces
Green space/trails
Philanthropic dollars invested in community
Appropriate and affordable housing
Residents living independently
Housing affordability index
Median household renter income
Access to health and social services
Residents with health insurance
Residents not accessing healthcare due to cost
Access to mental health services
Residents lead healthy lifestyles
Leading causes of death
Immunization rates
Obesity rates
Youth death rates
Prenatal care
At risk behaviors
Teen Pregnancy
Residents live in a safe environment
Residents are engaged civic participants
