This guide for teachers of consumer and home economics education suggests agencies, groups, and organizations to be considered when exploring the resource possibilities which exist within a specific community. The format is that of a personal directory to be filled in with the telephone number, address, and contact person for each resource listed. Directory headings include the following: (1) police and fire departments; (2) banks; (3) post office; (4) utilities (gas, water, electricity); (5) telephone company; (6) churches, temples, clergy; (7) local businesses; (8) clubs, associations, trade and professional organizations; (9) local schools and colleges; (10) newspapers; (11) hospitals; (12) local government; (13) cooperative extension; and (14) libraries. Ideas for possible programs, speakers, and materials are given for each resource listed. To help insure a successful use of local information sources, checklists for using speakers, audiovisual materials, and field trips are provided. A three-page subject index concludes this directory. (JW)