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2018 DuPage County Department of Community Services Needs Assessment Survey
1.
Do you live in DuPage County?
Yes
No
2.
What is your household's zip code?
3.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary/third gender
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe
4.
What is your age range?
18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65+ years old
5.
EMPLOYMENT:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Finding a full-time job
Applying for jobs
Writing a resume
Learning how to interview for a job
Training or education for the job that I want
Getting appropriate clothing for my job
Getting equipment (e.g.) tools for my job
I do not have any employment needs right now
Other (please specify)
6.
EDUCATION:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Getting a high school diploma or GED/HSED
Getting a two-year college degree
Getting a four-year college degree
Choosing a career
Choosing a technical school program
Learning how to use a computer
Improving communication or language skills
Learning English (as a second language)
Help paying for my education
Completing college aid forms (including FAFSA forms)
I do not have any education needs right now
Other (please specify)
7.
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Budgeting and managing money
Opening a checking or savings account
Filling out tax forms
Understanding credit scores
Problems with a credit card or loan company
Problems with utility or telephone company
Problems with payday loans
Foreclosure/bankruptcy/repossession problems
Divorce problems
Child custody problems
Child support problems
Getting protection in domestic violence situations
Legal help with deportation or immigration issues
Getting legal help when denied services
I do not have any financial/legal needs right now
Other (please specify)
8.
HOUSING:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Finding affordable housing
Help with a down payment/closing costs to buy a home
Qualifying for a loan to buy a home
Home ownership education
Renter/tenant rights and responsibilities education
Learning basic home repair/property maintenance skills
Getting help with rent/payments
Getting help with rent deposits
Making my home more energy efficient
Changes to my home for a person with disabilities
Getting emergency shelter
Addressing housing discrimination
I do not have any housing needs right now
Other (please specify)
9.
FOOD AND NUTRITION:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Getting food from food pantries
Learning how to shop and cook for healthy eating
Getting more food for my money
Getting meals delivered to my home
Learning how to model healthy eating for my children
Getting nutritious foods during pregnancy
Obtaining breastfeeding education and assistance
I do not have any food/nutrition needs right now
Other (please specify)
10.
BASIC NEEDS:
What do you or a family member need help with (select all that apply)...
Basic furniture, appliances, or house wares
Personal care items like soap, diapers, toilet paper, etc.
Clothing and shoes
Yard work or snow removal
House work or laundry
Managing medications
Having a reliable phone
Getting access to the Internet
Paying utility bills (heating, electric, and/or water)
I do not have any basic needs right now
Other (please specify)
11.
CHILD CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT:
What do you or your family need help with (select all that apply)...
Finding child care in a convenient location
Finding quality licensed child care
Finding affordable child care
Finding child care for babies
Finding child care for toddlers
Finding child care for preschoolers
Finding evening or nighttime child care
Finding weekend child care
Finding a quality preschool
Finding a before/after school program
Preparing my preschool child for public school
Paying for child care
Paying for school supplies
Paying school fees
Paying for school or club activities
I do not have childcare needs right now
Other (please specify)
12.
PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT:
What could you or your family use help with (select all that apply)...
Disciplining my child more effectively
Communicating with my teenage child
Addressing a child's bullying or violent behavior
Talking to my child about drugs
Talking to my child about sex, STDs, etc.
Helping my child cope with emotional issues
Learning how to set goals and plan for my family
Talking to my child's care provider or teachers
I do not have parenting needs right now
Other (please specify)
13.
TRANSPORTATION:
Which transportation needs could you or your family use help with (select all that apply)...
Getting to public transportation
Reliable transportation to and from work
Buying a dependable car
Paying for car repairs
Paying for car insurance
Paying car registration or license fees
Getting a driver's license
Getting to and from medical or dental appointments
Getting myself to and from school
Getting my children to and from child care
Getting my children to and from school
Getting my children to and from activities
Going shopping and doing errands
I do not have transportation needs right now
Other (please specify)
14.
HEALTH:
Which health needs could you or a family member use help with (select all that apply)...
Affordable health insurance
Affordable dental insurance
Finding health care
Finding dental care
Getting my health insurance questions answered
Paying for regular medical checkups
Paying for regular dental checkups
Paying for medicine and prescriptions
Paying for glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, etc.
Paying for long-term health care
Getting help with family planning or birth control
Getting good medical care before my baby is born
Getting regular check-ups, developmental screens, or physicals for my child
Vaccines for my children
Help with a drug or alcohol problem
Mental health treatment
Stress, depression, or anxiety
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
I do not have health needs right now
Other (please specify)
15.
Are there needs that you or your family faced within the last 12 months that you were unable to get help with?
No
Yes (if YES, please list those problems or needs)
16.
What is ONE thing you would like to see improved in your neighborhood?