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Tips & Strategies when navigating resources

• Be clear about what you need when you reach out to an agency or program.
• If no one picks up the phone, leave a message with your name and phone number so they can call you back.
• Prepare documents you might need before you call. (This could include any official documents or paperwork you might need to reference.)
• If you call a program and they cannot support you, make sure to ask for recommendations for other resources or services that might be helpful.
• Always take notes! It’s easy to forget information people share with you over the phone. Be prepared to write down important details they tell you.
• Be persistent! You may have to call several times to get through. Keep going.