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2026 Lawrence County Community Needs Assessment of Stakeholders

Lawrence County Community Needs Assessment of Stakeholders - 2026

Ironton Lawrence County Community Action Organization (ILCAO) is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to help us understand the causes and conditions of poverty and to identify potential services to meet community needs. Thank you for your time and valuable input.
1.Check one of these choices to let us know who completed the survey(Required.)
2.What is your agency/organization Zip Code?
Please respond to the following questions as to the needs of the people you serve in the community.
3.Assistance Category(Required.)
Don't Know
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
Help with applying for Social Security, SSDI, WIC, TANF, etc.
Prescription assistance
Food assistance - food pantry
Applying for food stamps - SNAP 
Free / affordable legal services
Public Transportation
4.Education Needs Category(Required.)
Don't Need
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
GED classes
English as a second language classes
Computer skills training for adults
Financial assistance to attend career tech, or college
Budgeting classes - Financial Literacy
Learning how to use Public Bus System
5.Employment Needs Category(Required.)
Don't Know
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
Help to improve job skills, training
Job search assistance
Higher paying jobs
Reliable transportation to get to and from work - Public Transit
6.Family Support Needs Category(Required.)
Don't Know
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
Financial Education / Budgeting
Parenting Information
Finding Affordable Day Care
Finding Adult Day Care 
Nutrition Education / Healthy Eating
Classes on relationships, resolving conflicts
Programs for Young Children (0-11)
Programs and Activities for Youth (12-18)
Programs and Activities for Seniors (65+)
7.Housing Needs Category(Required.)
Don't Know
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
More Affordable Rental Housing units
Help paying rent or utility bills
Homeless shelter / transitional housing
Making homes more energy efficient
More subsidized housing (housing rents based on income)
8.Health Needs Category(Required.)
Don't Know
Not Needed
Rarely Needed
Needed
Very Needed
Health Insurance / Affordable Medical Care
Health Education Services
Mental Health Counseling Services
Substance Abuse Counseling/Treatment
Affordable Health Care
Affordable Prescription Assistance
9.Areas that your clients need help with job related activities?(Required.)
10.Please list the top 3 areas of need or services in the community.(Required.)
Please answer the following questions in regards to the needs of the clients your serve.