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17 - Indiana Association for Community Economic Development

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Can you identify any unique or special circumstances that impact or change yourlist of key competencies and expertise?1. Language/cultural barriers (7)2. Special needs (6)3. Sustainability of programming (3)4. Rural vs. urban issues (2)4What do you see as the biggest barrier or what would make these minimumrequirements difficult <strong>for</strong> individuals to meet?1. Training <strong>for</strong> staff (11)2. Funding (9)3. Staffing (7)4. Language barriers (2)<strong>Development</strong> of a Regional SystemAll Participant DiscussionAdvantagesIncreased efficiencyNetworking, in<strong>for</strong>mation-sharing, and communications opportunitiesNot re-inventing the wheelDisadvantagesCompetition <strong>for</strong> resourcesConcerns about accessibility and freedom of choice <strong>for</strong> clientsLarge service area mightTurfismWhat is a region?Overall consensus was that defining the regions is something to be carefully consideredbe<strong>for</strong>e making a decision. Organizations are interested in working together andnetworking, but don’t want to lose their autonomy. It will be important to define who wewant to be served and how the set-up of regions will affect that service.<strong>Indiana</strong>’s Homeownership Education & Counseling System (HomeEc) Report — VIII

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