City of Pasadena Policy on Children, Youth, and Families Questionnaire
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. Name of Service Provider/Department/Organization
Name of Service Provider/Department/Organization
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. In operation since:
In operation since:
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. Name/Title of Person Filling Out this Survery:
Name/Title of Person Filling Out this Survery:
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. Address:
Address:
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. Phone Number:
Phone Number:
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. Fax Number:
Fax Number:
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. Email Address:
Email Address:
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "GOOD HEALTH"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "GOOD HEALTH"
1.1 Promote and sustain the operation of the Public Health Department and the accessibility of other primary, preventive, urgent and emergency care services.
1.2 Curtail the availability of alcohol and tobacco to minors, reduce the availability of other drugs on the streets, and provide positive alternative activities.
1.3 Alleviate hunger and food insecurity in our community by increasing the availability and accessibility of nutritious food.
1.4 Commit community resources to fight obesity and diabetes through nutrition education, increased access to nutritious food and physical activity.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "GOOD HEALTH"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "GOOD HEALTH"
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "SAFETY AND SURVIVAL"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "SAFETY AND SURVIVAL"
2.1 Assure the availability of safe and secure environments in which to live, learn, work, and play.
2.2 Commit local resources that will eliminate harm to children by working to prevent child abuse, neglect, exploitation, youth and family violence.
2.3 Increase the supply of adequate and affordable housing, particularly for Pasadena families with children, and recognize that safe, clean and sanitary housing is critical to the quality of life and the vitality of Pasadena.
2.4 Support the goals and objectives outlined in the City of Pasadena’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness (2005) while continuing to serve and care for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
2.5 Assure access to supportive services for youth emancipating from foster care and institutional living.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "SAFETY AND SURVIVAL"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "SAFETY AND SURVIVAL"
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely mAtch your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "ECONOMIC WELL-BEING"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely mAtch your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "ECONOMIC WELL-BEING"
3.1 Promote business practices that lead to training and job opportunities, in both professional and vocational fields, for hard-to-employ and underemployed populations including youth and young adults.
3.2 Provide easy access to affordable transportation that links residents to schools, jobs, services and social, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "ECONOMIC WELL-BEING"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "ECONOMIC WELL-BEING"
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING"
4.1 Affirm cultural diversity and find common ground that reflects we are one city with many faces, languages, lifestyles and cultures.
4.2 Recognize the potential for added academic, economic, and social obstacles faced by children living in linguistically isolated families and support diverse opportunities for families to acquire English Language proficiency and literacy.
4.3 Promote strong and supportive neighborhoods to build and nurture strong families.
4.4 Facilitate access to high quality, affordable child care for all families who require it, either in their own neighborhood or near their workplaces.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING"
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "EDUCATION"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "EDUCATION"
5.1 In collaboration with Pasadena Unified School District and other educational institutions and agencies serving children and families, promote the education of our children as a priority for Pasadena, with high expectations for all students backed by high levels of support.
5.2 Encourage the coordination of a comprehensive range of recreational, creative, and educational opportunities for every child and youth during non-school hours.
5.3 Include young people as valued citizens in the process of City governance.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "EDUCATION"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "EDUCATION"
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. Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO SERVICES"
Please check all individual strategies that specifically apply to your agency’s mission and most closely match your agency’s purpose, aims, and goals for the key issue area: "INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO SERVICES"
6.1 Provide leadership in innovative thinking and approaches to serving children, youth and families.
6.2 Maintain current information about local services and facilitate the availability of access to this and make this vital information readily available to residents and service providers.
6.3 Provide leadership to promote the application of information technology by leveraging resources in the community to enhance services.
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. Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO SERVICES"
Please describe programs and services your agency provides that address the issue area: "INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO SERVICES"
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. What is the mission of your organization?
What is the mission of your organization?
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. What method do you use to track the outcomes of your services for Pasadena residents?
What method do you use to track the outcomes of your services for Pasadena residents?
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. How many residents does your agency serve on average annually?
How many residents does your agency serve on average annually?
<100
100-500
500-1,000
1,000-2,000
2,000-5,000
5,000-10,000
10,000-20,000
20,000-50,000
50,000-100,000
>100,000
Other (please specify)
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. In your opinion, please identify which of the 6 Issue Areas most relates to the accomplishment of the service you provide/d to the children, youth and families in Pasadena either directly or indirectly?
In your opinion, please identify which of the 6 Issue Areas most relates to the accomplishment of the service you provide/d to the children, youth and families in Pasadena either directly or indirectly?
Good Health
Safety and Survival
Economic Well-Being
Social and Emotional Well-Being
Education
Information and Access to Services
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. Please provide an estimation of annual funding that your organization budgets to support your programs, services, and activities in support of the Strategies for Action goals.
Please provide an estimation of annual funding that your organization budgets to support your programs, services, and activities in support of the Strategies for Action goals.
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. What other agencies do you partner with in carrying out the mission of your agency?
What other agencies do you partner with in carrying out the mission of your agency?
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. Please provide an estimation of annual funding that your organization allocates to other organizations, agencies, and key partners in support of the Strategies for Action goals.
Please provide an estimation of annual funding that your organization allocates to other organizations, agencies, and key partners in support of the Strategies for Action goals.
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. As a result of the prolonged economic downturn, please identify any fiscal impacts or reductions in services that have impacted your organization, including any impacts to key partners.
As a result of the prolonged economic downturn, please identify any fiscal impacts or reductions in services that have impacted your organization, including any impacts to key partners.
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. How well do you think the City and School District work together with the non-profit community? Please check the box that most closely represents your perspective.
How well do you think the City and School District work together with the non-profit community? Please check the box that most closely represents your perspective.
About right
Should be stronger
Too much cooperation
Don‘t know
Additional Comments
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. What additional programs, services and/or activities are needed in the community to support children, youth and families? Please share any possible opportunities for collaboration in delivering these services your agency might be interested in becoming involved in.
What additional programs, services and/or activities are needed in the community to support children, youth and families? Please share any possible opportunities for collaboration in delivering these services your agency might be interested in becoming involved in.
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