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.