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Boos 14 onc! 3 of other public and private agencies providing services to families and youth, especially with the Department of Social Services. It was also recommended that client evaluations should extend beyond the initial intake process, which may include making appropriate referrals to other child service providers, such as mental health evaluations. Mental health referrals would be determined by the director. Commissioner Reives stated that a sign should be located at the corner of Hillcrest and Carthage Streets, which should read, "Lee County Youth Services, Hillcrest Emergency Shelter for Youth." Commissioner Cox suggested that if the Hillcrest Youth Home becomes a regional facility in the future, locating an information sign on US Highway #1 may be considered. Commissioner Cox stated that currently any additional signs would advertise the facility, causing an "overload" of clients. Commissioner Reives informed the Board that this sign may enable the Department to receive additional expansion funds by making every effort to ensure the public the facility is in Lee County. Commissioner Hall moved to delete the recommendation of the installation of a sign at Carthage and Hillcrest Streets. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. The motion was withdrawn, when Commissioner Matthews suggested that the cost of a sign from the State be investigated prior to the Board's decision on the matter. Commissioner Matthews moved that the cost of a sign be investigated prior to the Board making its decision. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Rei,ves, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: Cox The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Commissioner Reives requested that the cost of the sign be investigated by the Youth Commission. Commissioner Reives also recommended the following: 1. Hillcrest Youth Home accept children ages nine and under only in emergency situations occurring over a weekend (Friday through Sunday). Emergency shelter for children ages nine and under shall not exceed 72 hours without a referral to the appropriate agency. 2. The Hillcrest Youth Home Policy and Procedure Manual and the existing brochure should be reviewed and revised immediately. 3. More emphasis should be placed on program training for staff, houseparents, volunteers, and Youth Commission members. The staff of Hillcrest should participate in training programs being offered by other County agencies, such as Lee-Harnett Mental Health and the Department of Social Services. 4. Hillcrest Youth Home should apply for membership to the Southeastern Network. S. The Youth Commission and Director should begin seeking other funding sources and/or fund raisers in the event current funding is interrupted or ceased, and in conjunction with this, to investigate the feasibility of establishing- a regional facility with surrounding counties. Commissioner Reives moved to adopt the forementioned 3