2010 Community Assessment
What Is A Community Assessment?
A community assessment is a process that helps to identify factors affecting our county, determine resources needed to address these factors and develop a plan of action to address community needs. This is done by identifying and collecting information that identifies the community’s strengths, resources and needs. The information is then analyzed and usually put into a report. The report includes information about the health of the community as it is today and about the community’s ability to improve the lives of the people who live there. After the report is completed, community members will come together to develop a plan of action to address the priorities identified through the assessment.
Why Is Wake County Doing A Community Assessment?
All public health departments in North Carolina conduct a community assessment every 4 years. The community assessment will be sent to the State. It will be used locally to plan for programs to build on the strengths of our community and help meet the needs identified by its citizens.
Who Is Doing The Community Assessment?
A group of community members across Wake County representing county and local governments, schools and universities, health care, financial institutions, public safety, faith organizations, and the media is conducting the Wake County's 2010 Community Assessment. This group will be collecting information from people who live and/or work in Wake County to identify this community's resources, strengths and needs. This will be done through focus groups, and by using data from the State Office of Health Statistics, Census 2000 and other sources. Information is also being gathered by a survey. People in the community will be randomly selected to participate in the survey. Volunteers will go to the selected homes and ask residents to complete the survey.
Why Should I Fill Out A Survey?
Surveys of citizens give important information about a community and the people who live there that can't be found in statistics. Citizens who fill out a survey are letting those who provide services to the public know what is important to them. This information is used to identify needs and build on strengths and resources our community already has.
How Long Will It Take?
The survey is designed to give as much information about community issues in as little time as possible. It takes approximately 30 minutes to fill out the survey.
Is the information I give confidential?
Yes. You will not be asked to give your name or information that identifies you.
Who Do I Call If I Want To Find Out More Information?
Call 919-431-4034 or 919-250-4643.