FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT
MYERS, Fla. (October 31,
2002) – Lee County’s Department of Human Services has launched its new web
site with detailed information about all of its programs, services, projects,
contacts and partners.
The site is at http://dhs.lee-county.com/.
When
you visit the site, you will find information on:
The
department's programs, locations, hours, and a staff directory
Funding
opportunities for non-profit agencies
Home
Ownership Opportunities
Contractor/Bidding
Information
Job
Training Opportunities
Neighborhood
Accountability Boards
And
you will find links to:
Partner
agencies and organizations
On-line Documents such as the Lee County Consolidated Plan, The Homeless Continuum of Care, The Lee County Needs Assessment
Neighborhood
District Newsletters, Maps and Demographics
The
site also includes the Human
Services Directory Online, a joint venture with the United Way that, through an
Internet database, has contact and descriptive information on 350 local human
and social services organizations and agencies.
The database can be searched by agency name, geographic area, category of
services needed, or keyword. Participating
agencies also can access their information to have it updated on an ongoing
basis.
The
site was developed by county’s contract provider of information technology
services, Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), and human services staff.