Since the human service professional is responsible for the client's interactions with the community and society at large, it is essential that he or she know and understand what all other assisting agencies can offer each client.Encyclopedic in its coverage, Utilizing Community Resources: An Overview of Human Services provides a special and very unique presentation for professionals in all fields of human services with all of the information needed to assist and guide clients. With contributions from some 40 authors, this is the source you will turn to over and over again.Here you will find assistance in making the most of the overlapping systems of the most prominent and beneficial human service agencies. In addition, there is information on how to enlist the expertise of professionals in other specialty areas.This text is perfect for professionals of all experience levels and students in training. It is currently being used throughout the United States in university-level courses. Read Less