The PolicyOptions.org community think tanks will provide the following information on a wide range of community issues at the local, state, and national level:

• News
  • Funding announcements (available & awarded)
  • Legislative announcements (proposed & passed)
  • Court announcements (legal)
  • Meeting announcements
  • Reports, studies, publications
• Research
  • Policy options in the form of planning trees that describe distinctly different approaches to addressing a community problem, including model programs and best practices
  • Issue Briefs (2-3 page summaries that describe the scope of the problem, past policies, current programs and policies, proposed solutions/options, key organizations/individuals, and a glossary of terms)
  • Community-Based Research papers
  • Community-Based Research courses at the five Trenton-area colleges and universities
  • Directories for organizations, programs, and individuals
  • Data Sources (links to primary sources of data such as census, employment, and other relevant data)
• Non-Profit Management Resources
  • Training and technical assistance resources
  • Resource publications (guides, handbooks, etc.)
  • Training workshops and related conferences
  • Directory of consultants and resource organizations
  • Job opportunities