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<br />. C. DIVERSITY <br /> GOAL <br /> Recognize and build upon the strengths diversity brings to communities. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Strengthen the ability of communities to support diversity within their <br /> comnmnity. "Diversity" can refer to racial, cultural, age, ability or economic <br /> diversity. <br /> ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENT <br /> * Develop and disseminate diversity training models that support open, diverse communities. <br /> * Provide resources to enhance diversity in communities. <br /> * Tailor social service delivery systems to comnmnity needs. <br />. ROLE OF REGIONAL AGENCIES - COUNTIES, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL <br /> . Provide diversity data and trend analysis to communities. <br /> * Identify and promote models for integrating communities and support open, diverse <br /> communities. <br /> * Identify and disseminate region-wide information about the efforts communities take to <br /> strengthen or enhance diversity in their area. <br /> * Provide social services that support diverse populations. <br /> * Provide a forum for discussion and training on dealing with diversity in communities. <br /> ROLE OF CITIES/COMMUNITIES <br /> . Recognize and build awareness of diversity that exists within each comnmnity. <br />. [Ii] Urban Strategies Task Force Report 11 <br />