Family Resource Center Survey

Does Washington County need a Family Resource Center? Help us decide!

Washington County is looking into creating a Family Resource Center. Family Resource Centers are community based hubs of support that are low or no cost and can provide a variety of services.

Your input is incredibly valuable during this process and greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time!

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If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager at Lizzy.Grover@co.washington.mn.us

By completing this survey, you agree to these terms.

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* 1. What ages are in your family? (Select all that apply)

Children under 6 years old

Children 6-11

Children 12-18

Youth 18-24

Adults 25-55

Adults 55 or better

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* 2. What languages does your family speak?

Arabic

English

Hmong

Karen

Mandarin

Oromo

Spanish

Somali

Vietnamese

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Where in Washington County do you live?

North Washington County (Forest Lake, Hugo, Marine on the St. Croix, Scandia, May Township)

Central Washington County (Lake Elmo, Oakdale, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Baytown Township, Lakeland, Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Willernie, Grant, Pine Springs)

South Washington County (Woodbury, Afton, Cottage Grove, Denmark Township, Hastings, Newport, St. Paul Park)

I live outside of Washington County, but used to live there.

I live outside of Washington County.

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* 4. How does your family get around? Please select any that apply.

Personal Car

Bicycle

Walk

Bus (Public Transportation)

Metro Mobility, NewTrax, or other service with scheduled rides

Ride Share (Lyft, Uber, Taxi)

Get rides from family member or friend

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would be helpful for you at a Family Resource Center? Please select all that interest you.

Parenting classes or support for children under 6

Parenting classes or support for children 7-17

Caregiver (ex. Grandparent, kin, relative) support

Co-parenting classes or support

Counseling or Therapy

Connection to County Resources (sign up for medical or food programs, etc.)

Support for Basic Needs (food, housing, energy assistance, clothing, etc.)

Support Groups (AA, NA, groups for new parents, etc.)

Groups for Common Interests (playgroups, book club, crafting, cribbage hour, etc.)

Education Services (assistance with local districts, school supplies, etc.)

Urgent or Crisis Mental Health Support (walk-in psychiatrist hours, etc.)

Visitation or Safe Exchange

Domestic Violence Support

Connection to Emergency Shelter or Housing

Medical or Physical Health Services (well child exam, immunizations, eye exam, etc.)

Support for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Connection to Childcare Providers

Diaper Bank

Extracurricular activities for school aged children

Toy Lending Library

Tool or Household Object Lending Library

Fitness Classes

Connection to Legal Resources (paperwork, assistance with filing, attorney advice, etc.)

Free indoor play space

Teen Hang Out Space

Other (please specify), or if you would like to provide additional information about what you are looking for:

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* 6. When should a Family Resource Center be open? Select any times you could go.

Business Hours (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm)

After school (Monday - Friday 3pm - 8pm)

Weekends during the day (Saturday and/or Sunday 9am - 5pm)

Weekend evenings (Saturday and/or Sunday 3pm - 8pm)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type of place would you visit if a Family Resource Center was there? Select any you would be open to visiting.

Washington County Government Center

Shopping Mall

County Building

Library

Community Center

Church, Mosque, Temple or other religious institution

School

Mobile (some services could come to me)

Hospital/Medical Facility

Recreational Facility

Stand Alone (its own building)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you or someone in your family visit a Family Resource Center? Most or all services would be free.

Yes!

No.

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* 9. If you answered "No" that you would not visit a Family Resource Center, why? Select all that apply.

I don't have transportation

Accessibility concerns

None of the services you listed interest me

I don't think it would benefit me or my family

I don't want to use services connected to Washington County

I feel worried or nervous about what others would think

I have concerns about going somewhere new

I don't have time

Other (please specify)

Family Resource Center Survey

Does Washington County need a Family Resource Center? Help us decide!

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* 1. What ages are in your family? (Select all that apply)

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* 2. What languages does your family speak?

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* 3. Where in Washington County do you live?

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* 4. How does your family get around? Please select any that apply.

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* 5. What would be helpful for you at a Family Resource Center? Please select all that interest you.

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* 6. When should a Family Resource Center be open? Select any times you could go.

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* 7. What type of place would you visit if a Family Resource Center was there? Select any you would be open to visiting.

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* 8. Would you or someone in your family visit a Family Resource Center? Most or all services would be free.

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* 9. If you answered "No" that you would not visit a Family Resource Center, why? Select all that apply.

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* 10. What would you like us to know? What are we missing?