Community Needs Assessment Report
Community Action of Nebraska State and Regional Assessment Report
On February 9, 2011, Community Action of Nebraska and the nine Community Action Agencies in Nebraska released the results of the Community Action of Nebraska State and Regional Community Assessment Report.
The aim of the survey was to discover the most pressing economic challenges faced by Nebraskans. In addition to being an essential tool for Community Action agencies to respond to the needs, the assessment will provide policy makers with a broader view of the impact of poverty in the state.
Key findings in the survey reveal the hard economic choices faced by many living in the state. Of those surveyed, one in three said they are worse off than last year. Eye, dental and medical care are the top basic needs identified through the survey. Affordable food and paying for utilities were also basic needs households had difficulty meeting. The survey also showed that 67% of respondents delayed medical care because of cost.
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