How nonprofit organizations can develop comprehensive in-home support services by utilizing various funding streams

Home-chore service delivery can provide nonprofit organizations with opportunities for service, employment, training, and economic development. This article describes the ways that such organizations can fund and develop home-chore programs. It examines the five major funding sources and the opportunities for combining program funds to promote comprehensive care. It then discusses issues to consider in competing for contract bids with proprietary providers. Marketing strategies are outlined for each funding source, including which services to offer and how to project a favorable agency image. This section places special emphasis on ways to tap the often overlooked but largest potential client population, the private pay sector. Finally, there are guidelines and projections for preparing budgets.