Berks County

Eof fathers with children in the United States were single fathers. Indeed, 62% of children living in Berks County are affected by poverty (Catlin, Jovaag, & Van Dijik Willems, 2015). Successfully, Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County agency started providing services in 1992; it was awarded with a federal grant from the department of Mental Abuse Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. In 1995, the agency gained its 501(c) (3) status and fiscal program

I just overcame a personal crisis that lasted for about four years. My personal crisis started back in ninth grade when my parents separated. My parents were together for thirteen years and suddenly one day my mother came home from work and told my sister and me to pack our belongings. I never imagined my parents would separate even though I knew it was coming. I remember my room being right next to my parents room and I would always hear them arguing. I would hold my sister tight and close my eyes

prescription related to cost, and 33.2% don’t have any dental work performed. The Primary Care Physicians to population is 3,499:1, where as the rest of the U.S. the ratio is 631:1. This is far out of proportion to the rest of the country. (Berks County…, 2013) Lack of speaking English is a barrier to accessing health care, and illegal immigrants are reluctant to access available services because of fear of repercussions. Approximately 42.5% residents speak Spanish at home and 53.3% speak English

“We are, Penn State” is a phrase that constantly lingers in the minds of every Penn State student. You can’t go a day on campus without hearing that chant. Whether it’s yelled at a party, on the bus, or in a stadium it always means the same thing. We are all Penn Staters that stand up for one another to represent our strong community. That mentality is shown in every Penn State student, teacher, alumni, and donor. You can always rely on a fellow Penn Stater to help you out no matter what. The

Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose