2026 Community Needs Assessment Survey

We want your input! Help BI-CAP improve services in Beltrami and Cass Counties.
BI-CAP is asking community members to share their thoughts in our Community Needs Assessment. Your feedback helps us understand the most important needs of individuals and families with low incomes and guides how we plan programs, provide resources, and improve services.

If you live, work, or receive services in Beltrami or Cass Counties, please take a few minutes (approximately 10) to complete the survey. Your voice directly shapes the programs and supports in your community.

Please respond by Wednesday, March 25.

Thank you — and Miigwech — for helping us make our communities stronger!

1.What county do you live in?

Beltrami

Cass

Other / not sure

2.Are you eligible to enroll or are you an affiliated member of a tribe? (check all that apply)

Other (please specify)

3.Do you live within the boundaries of a tribal nation?

Yes

4.Race or Ethnic Group of each person in your household (list number of persons in each category)

American Indian

Asian

Black (not Hispanic)

White (not Hispanic)

Hispanic or Latino

2 or more races

Other

5.Please list the number of people in your household.

Male 0-4 years old

Male 5-17 years old

Male 18-64 years old

Male 65+ years old

Female 0-4 years old

Female 5-17 years old

Female 18-64 years old

Female 65+ years old

Other 0-4 years old

Other 5-17 years old

Other 18-64 years old

Other 65+ years old

6.Does your household include any of the following? (check all that apply)

Grandparent raising grandchildren

Caring for aging parent

Person(s) with a disability

None of the above

9.How long have you lived at your current residence?

Under 1 year

1 - 5 years

5 years or more

10.Do you feel safe where you live?

Yes

11.In the past 12 months, has your household:

Been homeless

Been at risk of homelessness

Neither

14.Education levels of adults in household (number at each level):

Less than High School

High School Diploma / GED

Some College

Technical / Vocational

Bachelor's

Master's +

15.Employment Status of Adults (check all that apply)

Full-time

Part-time

Unemployed - looking

Not looking (retired, disabled, caregiver)

16.If employed, I work shifts:

Daytime

Evenings

Overnight

Split shifts

17.If employed:

Yes

Does your job offer health insurance?

Yes

Are you satisfied with your job?

Yes

19.Compared to one year ago, your household is:

Better off

Worse off

About the same

20.The median household income in Beltrami County is approximately $67,257, and is $64,937 in Cass County. Half of the households have more income, and half have less. Would you say your income is :

Above the median

Below the median

Pretty close to the median

22.Childcare

Yes

Do you currently use childcare?

Yes

Do you receive CCAP?

Yes

23.What is your biggest childcare concern?

24.Where do you get information about help or services that you need? (check all that apply)

Other (please specify)

25.What do you love about your community?

26.What is going well in your household right now?

30.Have you used BI-CAP services in the past 12 months?

Yes

32.How long have you received BI-CAP services?

<1 year

1-3 years

3+ years

34.Are there any other comments, concerns, or suggestions you would like to share with us?

Thank you for your time and input!