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Community Needs Survey - Community Partners
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1.
Select category that best fits the organization you represent:
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Community-based
Faith based
Private sector (such as a business)
Public sector (government)
Educational institution
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2.
Area your agency serves?
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Lee County
Russell County
Both
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3.
What income level your organization usually serves?
(Required.)
Low
Middle
Upper
All of the above
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4.
JOBS - Employment/good paying jobs in your service area is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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5.
The biggest reason there is a need for employment/good paying jobs is...
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Not enough jobs available
Not enough jobs that pay a living wage without a college education
Available jobs are during hours that are hard for parents to work
Available jobs are too far to drive, or transportation is a problem
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JOB TRAINING - Employment/good paying jobs in your service area is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat need
a minor need
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7.
JOB TRAINING/ASSISTANCE - The biggest reason there is a need is because...
(Required.)
not enough training is available that would lead to getting a job or better job
not available where persons with low incomes can access it
not affordable for persons with low incomes
not available at times that persons who need it can attend
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ADULT EDUCATION - Adult education/training is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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ADULT EDUCATION/TRAINING - The biggest reason there is a need is because...
(Required.)
not enough available for the need
not on topics or at the right educational level for those who need it
not available where or when persons with low incomes can access it
not affordable for persons with low incomes
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TRANSPORTATION - Public transportation (to work, school, childcare, appointments, grocery shopping, etc.) is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - The biggest reason there is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough public transportation available
available transportation does not provide service on the days/times needed
available transportation is not affordable, especially if needed routinely
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FINANCIAL EDUCATION - Financial/budget training and information is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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FINANCIAL/BUDGET TRAINING AND INFORMATION - The biggest reason there is a need because it is...
(Required.)
not offered or is not offered enough
not offered at appropriate levels for varying needs
not offered at a convenient time or location
not affordable
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CONSUMER SKILLS - Consumer skills training and information including for those with low income is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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CONSUMER SKILLS TRAINING AND INFORMATION - The biggest reason there is a need is because it is...
(Required.)
not offered or not offered often enough
not offered when/where there is a transportation
not at appropriate level(s)
not at a time or location convenient for participants
not affordable for those with low income
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PARENTING SKILLS - Training/information about parenting is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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PARENTING EDUCAITON/INFORMATION - The biggest reason there is a need is because...
(Required.)
not enough parenting skills training and information is offered or not often enough
when offered it is not at appropriate level(s)
when available it is not at a time/place that is convenient for participants
when available it is not affordable
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CHILDCARE - Childcare is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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CHILDCARE - The biggest reason there is a need is because there is...
(Required.)
not enough affordable childcare available
quality is a concern for care that is available/affordable
location (safety/distance) is a concern for care that is available/affordable
hours available do not meet the needs of families needing care
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WRAP CARE - Wrap care (before and/or after school and summer childcare) is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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WRAP CARE - The biggest reason there is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough affordable wrap care is available
quality is a concern for care that is available/affordable
location (safety, distance) is a concern for care that is available/affordable
hours available do not meet the needs of families needing care
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YOUTH PROGRAMS - Afterschool and summer programs for youth (ages 13-18) are...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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23.
YOUTH PROGRAMS - The biggest reason there is a need for afterschool and summer programs for youth (ages 13-18) is...
(Required.)
there are not enough programs for this age group after school and summers
quality is a concern for programs that are available/affordable
location (safety/distance) is a concern for programs that are available/affordable
hours available do not meet the needs of families needing care
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24.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Housing that is available/affordable is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING - The biggest reason there is a need is because...
(Required.)
not enough affordable housing with unoccupied units is available
not enough affordable housing apartments or homes are being built
available affordable housing is not where there is transportation
available affordable housing is not in a safe area
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HOUSE COUNSELING - Need for quality house counseling is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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QUALITY HOUSE COUNSELING - The biggest reason there is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough house counseling with certified housing counselor to meet the need
none offered in a safe area or where there is transportation
none offered at times those who need this service can come
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TAX ASSISTANCE - Need for assistance with income tax in your area is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE - The biggest reason there is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough income tax assistance available at no cost to meet the need
this service is not offered in a safe area or where there is transportation
this service is not offered at time potential clients can come
concerns about quality of service that is available
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30.
HEALTH CARE - Health care for persons who have low to moderate income is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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HEALTH CARE - The biggest reason health care availability at a low cost is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough health care providers in our area
not enough health care providers who will provide service at low or no cost
not enough health care providers who will accept patients with low income
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32.
DENTAL CARE - Dental care for persons with low to moderate income is...
(Required.)
a major need
somewhat needed
a minor need
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DENTAL CARE - The biggest reason there is a need is...
(Required.)
not enough dental providers in our area
not enough dental providers who will provide services at low or no cost
not enough dental providers who will accept patients with low income
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CONFUSING CONSUMER PRACTICES (payday loans, rent-to-own, etc.) - How big is the concern in your service area?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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35.
CRIME - How big is the concern?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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36.
GANGS - How big is the concern?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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37.
VIOLENCE (in community/schools) - How big is the concern?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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38.
DRUGS (opioids, street drugs, etc.)- How big is the concern?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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39.
ALCOHOL ADDICTION - How big is the concern?
(Required.)
a major concern
of some concern
a minor concern
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40.
COMMUNITY PROBLEMS - Serious issues/problems in the community - what issue(s) do you see as the most serious?
(Required.)
41.
IDEAS - Suggestions to address these ideas - if you have ideas or suggestions, please share. We would really like to have your perspective.
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42.
SERVICES HARDEST TO FIND - What services are the hardest for your clients/others you help to find/access/afford?
(Required.)
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43.
CLIENT NEEDS - What are the biggest needs of those who come to you/your agency for help? Please list.
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44.
DISCRIMINATION - If you have observed or were a target of discrimination for any reason (race, religion, sex, handicap, etc.) is this a frequent concern? Please describe.
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OTHER - How can the community be made better for all?