Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity
2021 Community Needs Survey

Partners, Community & Faith-Based Organizations, Educational Institutions, Private & Public Sectors-

YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY.

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* 1. The most important community issues in Jefferson County are (check only four):

Affordable healthcare

Alcohol and drug abuse program

Childcare

Crime prevention

Elderly care services

Job training and employment services

Services for disabled

Transportation

Utility assistance

Youth programs after school

Employment opportunities

Services/Assistance for Low-income

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The most important community health issues in Jefferson County are (check only four):

Children's health

Chronic disease

Immunizations

Mental health

Overweight/obesity

Physical inactivity

Prenatal health

Preventive services

Sexually-transmitted diseases

Substance abuse

Teenage pregnancy

Tobacco use

Alcoholism

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Employment is a problem in Jefferson County because (check only four):

People lack skills to obtain a job

Unable to find jobs in the area

People lack education to obtain a job

Lack of good paying jobs with benefits

Lack of computer skills

Lack of child care during the hours needed

Cost of child care

Few jobs for people without skills

Current jobs are low paying

Cost of transportation

Long commute to jobs

Lack of transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Housing is a problem in Jefferson County because (check only four):

Cost of rent/house payment

Cost of utility/rent deposit

Housing size doesn't meet family needs

Lack of temporary emergency housing

Lack of affordable housing

Weatherization needs

Repair needs (roof, foundation, plumbing, etc.)

Where housing is available, neighborhood conditions unacceptable

Lack of shelters for emergency situations (domestic violence)

Lack of shelter for emergency situations (natural disaster)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Nutrition is a problem in Jefferson County because (check only four):

Lack of transportation to available grocers

Not enough income to purchase food

Food stamps run out before end of the month

Don't use resources available

Not eligible for food stamps

Lack of education in proper nutrition

Alternative food resources not available (pantries)

Lack of food

Health food stores inaccessaible

Healthy food/Health food stores expensive

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Education is a problem in Jefferson County because (check only four)

Lack of high school diploma or GED

Lack of access to programs to obtain GED

Cost of child care

Lack of child care

Lack of preschool programs

Lack of computer skills

Lack of transportation

Cost of transportation

Lack of tuition money

Lack of dropout prevention programs

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Health is a problem in Jefferson County because (check only four)

Doctors will not accept Medicaid

Clinics or doctor offices unavailable or not easily accessible

Waiting list for medical services

Hospital/emergency room unavailable or not easily accessible

Lack of transportation

Existing health conditions

Cost of insurance

Lack of income to pay for prescriptions

Lack of income for medical emergencies

Lack of resources for alcohol or drug abuse treatment

Lack of resources for mental health treatment

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Your representative organization

Community-based

Faith-based

Private Sector

Public Sector

Educational Institution

Other (please specify)

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* 9. We welcome your additional comments...

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