Project TADS: Guides and Resources
Project TADS offers CNCS grantees addressing issues of disaster services and homeland security a collection of guides and resources to inform and assist various aspects of their program activities. Three general types of materials are included below:
Program Planning and Management Guides
- Five Steps towards Success: Creating a Homeland Security Partnership
A Project TADS guide outlining five essential steps to developing homeland security partnerships in local communities - Communication Resource Guide for Homeland Security
An online interactive resource developed by Project TADS that introduces effective strategies in using media for communicating HLS program objectives and outreach. - Working with your Fire Department
An informative introduction, by Fire Chief Rich Marinucci, about the most effective ways to approach local fire departments for volunteer partnerships opportunities. - Super Seniors! Involving Senior Volunteers in Homeland Security Programs - Working with Seniors Guide
A Project TADS toolkit that discusses outreach, recruitment, and use of local senior volunteers in enhancing or expanding current homeland security activities. - Homeland Security Sample Programs & Resources for School-Based Programs
A summary of CNCS programs involving youth in all four stages of homeland security activities and a listing of relevant resources for school-based programs. - Starting and Maintaining CERT Programs
A comprehensive guide to starting and maintaining a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program in local communities. - Building Homeland Security Programs for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention [draft]
A compilation of the March 2005 CNCS Homeland Security Grantee Meeting breakout session handouts addressing various aspects of volunteer recruitment and retention.
HLS Grantee Information
- Grantee Needs for Homeland Security Training and Technical Assistance
An assessment conducted in late 2003 to identify the needs of CNCS grantees for homeland security training and technical assistance. - Program Planning and Management Materials from 2005 HLS Grantee Meetings
Conference materials from the national Homeland Security Grantee meeting held in March 2005.
