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2026 Community Strengths Needs Assessment

Thank you for taking the time to complete our Community Strengths and Needs Assessment (CSNA). Your feedback is invaluable and will help guide informed decisions that strengthen our programs and better support the youth and families in our community. We truly appreciate your voice and partnership as we work to address community needs and build on existing strengths.
1.What is your relationship to youth?(Required.)
2.Gender: How do you identify?(Required.)
3.What is your age?(Required.)
4.What is your 5-digit zip code?(Required.)
5.How do you prefer to receive information about youth programs?(Required.)
6.Do you think there should be more positive programs and activities for youth in your neighborhood?(Required.)
7.What types of youth programs are needed? (Check your top 3)(Required.)
8.What time of day do you feel these programs are most needed?(Required.)
9.How long should a typical program session be?(Required.)
10.What days are youth programs MOST needed? (Select three)(Required.)
11.How often should youth programs be offered?(Required.)
12.What prevents youth from participating in programs? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
13.What do you think makes it more likely for youth to get involved in risky behaviors or illegal activities? (Check all that apply)(Required.)
14.In your opinion, how often do youth in your community experience the following challenges?(Required.)
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Struggling with school or academics (grades, learning difficulties)
Truancy / skipping school
Mental health challenges (stress, anxiety, depression)
Substance use (alcohol, drugs)
Bullying or peer conflict
Exposure to violence or unsafe environments
Gang involvement or influence
Risky sexual behavior
Family or home challenges (conflict, lack of supervision)
Poverty or financial stress
Limited access to recreational or extracurricular programs
Lack of mentorship or positive role models
15.In your opinion, which of these high-risk behaviors is the most prevalent among the youth in your neighborhood?(Required.)
Not Prevalent
Slightly Prevalent
Average
Pretty Prevalent
Very Prevalent
Truancy / skipping school
Vandalism / property damage
Smoking (includes: cigarets & vaping)
Shoplifting or theft
Bullying or harassment (in-person or online)
Fighting / physical aggression
Substance use (alcohol, drugs)
Gang involvement or association
Risky sexual behavior
Use of weapons
16.Is there anything else you’d like to share about youth programs or youth needs in your community?
17.Please provide an email address and phone number in case you are selected as the winner of the $50 Visa gift card and we need to contact you.
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