Community Needs Assessment

Question 1

1. process of collection and
   analysis as inputs into resource allocation
   decisions with a view to discovering and
   identifying goods and services the community
   is lacking in relation to the generally accepted
   standards
2. ordering and prioritization
   of community needs.
3. community’s opinions, needs, challenges, and
   assets used to determine which project(s) will
   meet the real needs of the community.
4. strengths and
   weaknesses of a community
5. collects and examines
   information about community issues and then
   utilizes that data to determine priority goals, to
   develop a plan, and to allocate funds and
   resources.

Answer 1

Community Needs Assessment

Question 2

Purpose of CNA

Answer 2

1. To identify the assets of a community and
   determine the concerns it faces.
2. To determine the nature and extent of
   specific needs.
3. To provide the information required in
   identifying and prioritizing the gaps between
   current and desired results.
4. To provide relevant information on people’s
   needs.

Question 3

APPLICATION CNA

Answer 3

1. be practical and results!
   oriented, not just process oriented.
2. planner in identifying and
   selecting the right job

Question 4

ROLE IN PLANNING

Answer 4

1. to assess the needs of the people in the community.
2. problem identification
   becomes substantial and the solutions realistic.

Question 5

Basic Steps in CNA

Answer 5

1. Form a Committe
2. Determine the Community to be assessed
3. Select the Tools
4. Develop a Plan
5. Implement the Plan
6. Analyze the results
7. Prepare a Report
8. Use report to determine interventions

Question 6

Advantages of CNA

Answer 6

1. Makes the project defensible, fundable and measurable.
2. Targets resources.
3. Can reenergize existing efforts.
4. An opportunity to take a fresh look at the problem
5. organization in important activities.

Question 7

Disadvantages of CNA

Answer 7

1. Takes time and effort.
2. Lengthy process.
3. Uncommitted personnel/staff.