This is the second manual of a 4-part series on how to find, obtain, contract for and manage Federal money for children's services. This manual discusses how to put together a services concept, how to organize to obtain federal money and how to relate to the state's or county's planning, budgeting and appropriations cycle. Emphasis is on Title XX of the Social Security Act, but attention is given also to alternative sources where Title XX funds are not sufficient. Although of possible interest to public agencies, the series is aimed primarily at voluntary child welfare agencies and other nongovernmental child advocacy groups. Sections include (1) Program Concept: what goes into a program concept, development of the basic idea for the program concept, showing that service is needed, showing the service will have an adequate impact, demonstration of service capability, and using programs other than Title XX; (2) Organization: why an organization is needed, and the purpose of an organization; and (3) Timing the Search for Funding: the major processes, their timing, access and schedule, when to do what. A glossary of technical terms and acronyms is provided. (Author/SB)