Support to Local Government; Service to State
The ADD network is responsible for a wide variety of programs which serve
local government; both through contractual arrangements with federal, state and local governments and as a designated delivery
system for various activities. These programs fall under various arenas: community and economic development, health
and human services, public management and administration, and technology support.
A recent review of one ADD resulted in the identification of over 75 various
programs and activities undertaken in the support of local government. Examples of program areas in which Kentucky ADDs
are engaged include:
| Housing |
Economic Development |
| Water/Sewer Planning and Development |
Transportation Planning |
| Workforce Investment Act (WIA) |
Recreation Planning |
| Aging |
Homecare |
| One-Stop Career |
Health Planning |
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
Regional Data Center |
| Computer/Information Systems Support |
Personnel Administration |
| Justice Planning & Implementation |
Commodity Distribution |
| Revolving Loan Funds |
Needs Assessment |
| Family Preservation |
Tax Rate Calculations |
| Land Use Planning |
Special Programs |
| Tourism Planning |
Case Management |
| Assessment Services |
Technical/Training |
| Planning and Zoning |
Financial Administration |
| School to Work |
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Today, many of the programs in the state that are considered standards,
were innovated by the ADDs. Most of the refinements in programs administered through the ADDs were recommended by the
ADDs themselves. The ADDs are known as leaders in the field of technology; applications ranging from information system
support of local government to daily interaction on the Internet are commonplace.
It should be noted that these programs have a direct impact on a region's
quality of life. The ADD network is distinct in its role as a broad-based economic development system.
