2) Thinking about the area in general, what are the top overall needs of the neighborhood? [better jobs, better education, less crime, child care, after school programs, better housing etc.]
Many communities not only deal with needs, but they also have some positive things about them. 3) What would you say are the top strengths or assets of this neighborhood? [programs, library, schools, child care, volunteers, sports, health clinics, etc.]
[Discuss topics brought up by service providers and then go over project topics.] Family Strength 1) What do you feel are the major needs of parents in the neighborhood you serve? What conditions in the community benefit families in dealing with these needs? [Are there any organizations/agencies in the neighborhoods to help parents meet these needs?] What conditions make it more difficult for families to find solutions to their problems? What could/should be done to meet the needs of the families in this neighborhood? 2) What is the greatest challenge to serving the residents in this neighborhood? (Lack of services, lack of information about services, families, nature of service system, preconceptions?)
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