If an agency is a state chapter of a national agency is that considered statewide presence?
A. No. An organization applying for statewide presence must prove that it provides or conducts REAL services, benefits, assistance or program activities covering 30 percent of a states geographic boundaries or conducting real services, benefits, assistance or program activities affecting 30 percent of the state’s targeted population. This cannot be met solely on the basis of services provided through an “800” telephone number or the US Postal service. Q. State-wide presence vs. Local presence… please define. A. Local presence is defined as a staffed facility, office or portion of a residence dedicated exclusively to that organization, available to members of the public seeking its services or benefits. The facility must be open at least 15 hours a week and have a telephone dedicated exclusively to the organization. State wide presence is acquired when an organization proves it provides or conducts real services, benefits, assistance or program activities covering 30 percent of a stat
