Hello Krista,
I'll not risk repeating  what every one else has said.  I've found that
presenting to referral agencies has to happen at least twice a year before
it catches on.  Other forms of  PR:  article in a local paper, newsletters,
radio ect.
Hang in there,
Andrea Yandow
St.Albans JOBS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Krista LaFemina [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 11:15 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Referrals
>
> Hi there Everyone,
>
> This is Krista from the Rutland JOBS program.  Sorry I missed you all at
> the
> big meeting.  I was home with a sick child.
>
> I was wondering who do most of your non-school referrals come from?  How
> do
> you go about getting them.  We are really struggling to get new referrals
> that are not school related.  So far I am not having any luck with DOC.  I
> do have a meeting on Thurs. with them.  If anyone as any suggestions
> please
> let me know.  So far I have got most of my referrals from within my
> agency,
> SRS, VR, and self referrals.  But one of my biggest downfalls, is they are
> mostly school kids or they do not wish to engage in the program.  Any
> suggestion anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Krista LaFemina
> Rutland JOBS