Intended Outcome 2:
Simplify process to access medication via existing programs/resources.

Task Others Involved Time Line
Contact all drug companies to present/ adopt a common application form for their prescription assistance programs. (Sample form included in Appendix E, p.48) Eli Lilly and other pharmaceutical companies, National Medicine Program January 2004-September 2005
Advertise for, recruit and train volunteers to complete form. Volunteer Action Center, St. Ann Clinic and Dental Services, Indigent Care, Area 7 Agency on Aging/Disabled, Nursing Associations, Minority Health Coalition, ISU, Ivy Tech, media April 2004- December 2005
Increase access to and knowledge of affordable, accessible medications. Minority Health Coalition, WICAA, providers, pharmacies, churches, Housing Authority, schools, social service agencies, media, Vigo County Lifeline, city government, WIC, hospitals June 2004-June 2006

Quality, Affordable, Accessible Child Care
Intended Outcome 1:
Funded campaign to educate the community on the value and importance of quality early childhood programs and provide education on the need to increase professional compensation, including paid lobbyist, businesses, parents, politicians, teachers, leaders.

Task Others Involved Time Line
Hire someone to oversee campaign. Also, seek funding for campaign. 4C, Step Ahead Council, schools, school corps., Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Investment Board, ISU, Urban Enterprise Association, Terre Haute Housing Authority Summer 2004
Hired person develops PR campaign to include printed materials, PSAs, community meetings, web site, business contacts, etc. Step Ahead Council, higher education, county school corps., Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Investment Board, 4C, media, COMPASS II Literacy Team, Terre Haute Housing Authority Summer 2004 – March 2006
Implement PR campaign and begin fundraising directed to families with children, businesses, politicians Step Ahead Council, higher education, county school corps., Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Investment Board, media, COMPASS II Literacy Team, Early Head Start, Terre Haute Housing Authority Summer 2004- December 2006
Recognize quality professionals and educate public on low wages and need for improvement. Step Ahead Council, higher education, county school corps., Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Investment Board, media, COMPASS II Literacy Team, Early Head Start, Terre Haute Housing Authority Summer 2004-December 2006