Ø  We have written policies in place to address client emergency assistance and financial assistance situations.

 Ø An intake is conducted and requests are reviewed as to their nature, extend, and legitimacy.

Ø All client interactions are conducted with respect to the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

Ø Clients receive a timely determination as to the type of referral and resources they will receive.

Ø Clients are connected to agencies, church ministries, and or church volunteers to help meet their needs.

 Ø Clearinghouse services and church resources are available to all peop0le, without discrimination.

 Ø Client matters are not shared or discussed with those who are not involved in the helping process.

 Ø Clearinghouse volunteers receive an orientation to Love INC, appropriate training for their position and are placed in appropriate positions.

 Ø Clearinghouse volunteers are recognized for their service.

 Ø The board, staff and volunteers are committed to the continuous improvement of Clearinghouse operations.

 Ø We will recruit partner churches from a broad spectrum of Christian church denominations.

 Ø That we will ask churches to participate with resource inventories so that information is compiled and used in the Clearinghouse.

 Ø We will ask that partner churches hold an annual Love INC day with a talent tithe, individual volunteers to sign up using their gifts and talents to help both inside and outside the church body.

 Ø We will expect there to be a point person or Love INC ministry coordinator in the church who will be the liaison between the members of the church and Love INC.