The Planning Guide - Developing an Effective Planning Process: A Guide for Local MCH Programs
is a manual created by FHOP to assist local public health agencies in following the steps described below in order to conduct a needs-based, rational planning and resource allocation process. To order a hardcopy click here.

Step I: Build a Community Coalition Step II: Assess Community Health and Community Resources Step III: Identify Health Problems/ Set Priorities Step IV: Conduct Problem Analysis and Develop Interventions Step V: Develop Objectives and Performance Measures Step VI: Write and Implement a Program Action Plan Step VII: Develop an Evaluation/Performance Monitoring Plan