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c. 4. B. Equitably serves rural and urban areas.

Current Narrative:

As stated previously, West Virginia is divided into 55 counties. The State and National Grantee covers 13 urban counties collectively, with the remaining counties being considered rural. As stated previously, rural communities face a multitude of barriers such as limited resources, transportation , over income, low employment skills and more while on the other hand, Urban areas also face barriers. Barriers that Urban counties face are similar to those in Rural areas such as income requirements, duplication of efforts , low employment skills. and transportation. Efforts of dissemination of program specific material and partnership is equitable in both Urban and Rural areas. The WV SCSEP Network will continue its efforts in both urban and rural counties, specifically those counties that house individuals who are most in need will be continuously reviewed. To alleviate the imbalances, the SCSEP Network will continue and increase outreach (i.e., brochures, posters, partnerships and presentations) efforts in the rural counties to ensure that nonprofits and government entities are aware of the program.