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Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
Developing a Plan for Identifying
Local Needs and Resources
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
Needs are the gap between what a
situation is and what it should be.
Resources are those things that can be
used to improve the quality of
community life.
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
Why should you identify local needs
and resources?
• To understand the environment.
• To understand public opinion.
• To make decisions about priorities.
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
Who benefits from identifying needs
and resources?
• Those experiencing the problem.
• Service providers.
• Community leaders.
• And you!
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
You should identify needs and assets
when:
• You are planning to start a program.
• You are implementing an initiative.
• Efforts are being reviewed.
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
What are the phases of developing
your plan?
• Brainstorming: developing preliminary ideas.
• Using what you already have to answer your
questions.
• Finalizing questions.
• Identifying your target population.
• Deciding what methods to use.
• Deciding what is missing.
• Deciding if you have the resources to conduct
a survey.
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas
Tools for Collecting Data:
• Listening sessions.
• Public forums.
• Needs assessments.
• Assets mapping.

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  • 1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Developing a Plan for Identifying Local Needs and Resources
  • 2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Needs are the gap between what a situation is and what it should be. Resources are those things that can be used to improve the quality of community life.
  • 3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why should you identify local needs and resources? • To understand the environment. • To understand public opinion. • To make decisions about priorities.
  • 4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Who benefits from identifying needs and resources? • Those experiencing the problem. • Service providers. • Community leaders. • And you!
  • 5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas You should identify needs and assets when: • You are planning to start a program. • You are implementing an initiative. • Efforts are being reviewed.
  • 6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What are the phases of developing your plan? • Brainstorming: developing preliminary ideas. • Using what you already have to answer your questions. • Finalizing questions. • Identifying your target population. • Deciding what methods to use. • Deciding what is missing. • Deciding if you have the resources to conduct a survey.
  • 7. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Tools for Collecting Data: • Listening sessions. • Public forums. • Needs assessments. • Assets mapping.