What are the benefits of aligning school and community resources?
The benefits of resource mapping are many. As a result of taking part in this process, a community can develop a comprehensive youth system so that every young person can access the services that allow him or her to lead a productive and full life. Specifically, the resource mapping process can help a community: • gain in-depth information about an agency s policies, procedures, funding streams, and collaborative practices; • identify opportunities and challenges for meeting the transition needs of youth with disabilities; and • provide a comprehensive set of policy recommendations across agencies and opportunities for interagency collaboration. Other benefits of resource mapping include: • identification of new resources to develop, enhance, and sustain goals; • determination of whether existing resources are being used effectively to achieve expected outcomes; • improved alignment and coordination of resources; • enhanced coordination and collaboration among those with relevant resou
