Needs Assessment Survey

You can help Catholic Charities improve services in your community by completing the following anonymous survey. We will use this information as part of our ongoing strategic planning.

This survey is not intended to be used for personal help. If you need personal help, please call Catholic Charities CAREline at 412-456-6976 or 1-800-321-CARE (2273) or email Catholic Charities CAREline. Be sure to include your name and telephone number.

1. Which of the following services is MOST NEEDED in your community?

  • Adult Education (GED courses, etc.)
  • Child Care (home-based, center-based, etc.)
  • Drug & Alcohol Services
  • Elderly Services (case management, home care. Meals-on-Wheels, etc.)
  • Employment Assistance (job training, job search assistance, etc.)
  • Housing Support (rental/mortgage assistance, home repair programs. etc.)
  • Mental Health/Group Services (counseling, referrals, etc.)
  • Physical Health (clinics, emergency/physician services, etc.)
  • Pregnancy/Parenting/Adoption
  • Residential Programs
  • Tangible Assistance (food banks, clothing, utilitity assistance, etc.)
  • Transportation (public, medical or disabled transit, etc.)
  • Youth (after-school programs, recreation/activities, camps, etc.)

2. For the most needed service that you selected above, briefly explain the need as you see it. For example, what is the accessiblity, cost, quality, or availability of the service?
Need 1:

3. Which of the following is the SECOND MOST NEEDED service in your community?

  • Adult Education (GED courses, etc.)
  • Child Care (home-based, center-based, etc.)
  • Drug & Alcohol Services
  • Elderly Services (case management, home care. Meals-on-Wheels, etc.)
  • Employment Assistance (job training, job search assistance, etc.)
  • Housing Support (rental/mortgage assistance, home repair programs. etc.)
  • Mental Health/Group Services (counseling, referrals, etc.)
  • Physical Health (clinics, emergency/physician services, etc.)
  • Pregnancy/Parenting/Adoption
  • Residential Programs
  • Tangible Assistance (food banks, clothing, utilitity assistance, etc.)
  • Transportation (public, medical or disabled transit, etc.)
  • Youth (after-school programs, recreation/activities, camps, etc.)

4. For the second most needed service that you selected above, briefly explain the need as you see it. For example, what is the accessiblity, cost, quality, or availability of the service?
Need 2:

5. Which of the following is the THIRD MOST NEEDED service in your community?

  • Adult Education (GED courses, etc.)
  • Child Care (home-based, center-based, etc.)
  • Drug & Alcohol Services
  • Elderly Services (case management, home care. Meals-on-Wheels, etc.)
  • Employment Assistance (job training, job search assistance, etc.)
  • Housing Support (rental/mortgage assistance, home repair programs. etc.)
  • Mental Health/Group Services (counseling, referrals, etc.)
  • Physical Health (clinics, emergency/physician services, etc.)
  • Pregnancy/Parenting/Adoption
  • Residential Programs
  • Tangible Assistance (food banks, clothing, utilitity assistance, etc.)
  • Transportation (public, medical or disabled transit, etc.)
  • Youth (after-school programs, recreation/activities, camps, etc.)

6. For the third most needed service that you selected above, briefly explain the need as you see it. For example, what is the accessiblity, cost, quality, or availability of the service?
Need 3:

7. Please provide the following important information:
Your Zip Code :
Your City/Borough/Township:
Your County: