Community Needs Assessment
Summary
Douglas County Social Services must run a community needs assessment every three years to keep its federal Community Services Block Grant funding. The survey asks residents about food, housing, health care, and family support needs, and the results decide what programs get funded. Residents can fill it out online or via the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ties to the county's federal Community Services Block Grant dollars — survey responses shape how that funding is spent locally.
Residents who rely on Social Services programs — families, older adults, and people facing housing, food, or health care gaps.
Mentions & discussions (2)
RISE UP - Nov 12, 2026
CSBG funding requires a periodic Community Needs Assessment. The board will discuss the assessment and focused questions members will help with — this shapes what services the county prioritizes.
Board of Health - Nov 6, 2026
Douglas County Social Services must run a community needs assessment every three years to keep its federal Community Services Block Grant funding. The survey asks residents about food, housing, health care, and family support needs, and the results decide what programs get funded. Residents can fill it out online or via the county.
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