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Parental Supports

Survey for Parental Supports

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! Your input will help us better understand how to support families in Erie County. All responses are anonymous and confidential.
1.Are you in a role in which you are parenting children under the age of 18 or expecting a baby?
2.What is your relationship to the child(ren)?
3.How old are the children that you parent?
4.What is the zip code of your primary residence?
For questions 5-10, please rate how supported you feel in each area.
5.I feel supported in managing stress and challenges.
6.I feel supported in building positive social connections.
7.I feel supported in using effective parenting skills.
8.I feel supported in understanding child development.
9.I feel supported in accessing resources to assist with family needs.
10.I feel supported in interacting and communicating clearly with children.
11.What do you feel makes a good parent?
12.What do you feel you do well while parenting?
13.What does being a "supportive parent or parent figure" mean to you?
14.What are your biggest sources of stress while parenting? (Check all that apply)
15.What strategies or resources do you use to cope with stress? (Check all that apply)
16.Identify the support you feel you have from friends.
negative support
no support
positive support
17.Identify the support you feel you have from family.
negative support
no support
positive support
18.Identify the support you feel you have from community.
negative support
no support
positive support
19.Are you participating in any groups (formal or informal) that provide positive supports?
20.When facing challenges, do you know where to go for help with resources?
21.Have you needed help in the past year in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)
22.On what topics related to parenting and child development do you think more information is necessary? (Check all that apply)
23.Is there anything else you would like to share about the challenges or strengths you experience related to parenting?
24.If you would like to stay updated on parenting resources in Erie County, please provide your email address:
25.Thank you for your participation! Your feedback will help guide the development of programs and services for parental supports in Erie County.