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: t r . z 4 I w 0 S Family Planning Services of Cumberland and Gloucester Counties 6 South Laurel Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 it June 13,1990 Mr. Louis Cresci Health Officer Department of Health ill North 6th Street Vineland, New Jersey •08360 (609) 45{-3339 Dear Mr. Cresci, On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, please accept this letter of support and-commitment in your effort in cooperation with the Cumberland County Health Department and New Jersey State Depart- ment-of Health to obtain grant funds to initiate the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST). We are excited about the pro- spect of joining a community based coalition that will bring the efforts together of many agencies/programs in addressing the smokinF problem. Cumberland County has a long history of cooperative effort through coalitions and networking. This Coalition will build•upon a tradition of caring and cooperation-established in the County. Regarding the Coalition, please be advised that we are prepared to commit staff time and resources to the development, implementation : maintenance of the Coalition. The uniQue focus of the Coalition wi7, be an effort to that is not being addressed by any group in the County presently. With the presenting health problems of the County it is exciting to conceptualize that we may develop a program throug a'community based effort that will have a significant impact on the health and welfare of our families. In consideration of the proposal, please be advised that we are willing to support the program in a variety of ways- Through the Coalition we will assure that there is regular representation. and leadership as needed. On a limited basis, we may provide manpower -support to the program for clerical support. During implementation strategies our clinical and community education staff are interestec and willing to support your efforts through their daily activities. These areas may include but are not limited to: counseling patients while receiving family planning services, educational materials•in the agency locations, staff training and development on the effort and their role to assist and incorporation of ASSIST information in community education presentations. We feel confident of the level of commitmemt of your organization, tht, New Jtersey Department of Health and the New J,ersey Division of Proul dtnQ repro0uelfue hcalt h ca re to t he resfden h of Cum Dcrlan d and Oloucester Cou n eies

Mr. L. Cressi June 13,1990 Fage 2 the American-Cancer Society and all state/local coalitions in which they are participating to meet the goals and objectives of ASSIST. We congratulate you on the effort you have undertaken on behalf of the County. We look forward to our continued work together. Should you need-additional information, please call. c .0 P