Key Concepts Pre-Entry Phase of Copar

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Pre-Entry Phase

Is the initial phase of the organizing process where the community organizer looks for
communities to serve and help.
Activities in Pre-entry phase:
Preparation of the Institution

 Train faculty and students in COPAR.


 Formulate plans for institutionalizing COPAR.
 Revise/enrich curriculum and immersion program.
 Coordinate participants of other departments.

Site Selection

 Initial networking with local government.


 Conduct preliminary special investigation.
 Make long/short list of potential communities.
 Do ocular survey of listed communities.

Criteria for Initial Site Selection

 Must have a population of 100-200 families.


 Economically depressed. No strong resistance from the community.
 No serious peace and order problem.
 No similar group or organization holding the same program.

Identifying Potential Municipalities

 Make long/short list of potential municipalities

Identifying Potential Community

 Do the same process as in selecting municipality.


 Consult key informants and residents.
 Coordinate with local government and NGOs for future activities.

Choosing Final Community

 Conduct informal interviews with community residents and key informants.


 Determine the need of the program in the community.
 Take note of political development.
 Develop community profiles for secondary data.
 Develop survey tools.
 Pay courtesy call to community leaders.
 Choose foster families based on guidelines

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