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Conducting a Community-Level Needs Assessment Through Dynamic Engagement With Stakeholders
Robin Henrikson1, Daniel Bishop1
1School of Education, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, USA.
Evaluation Review
|October 31, 2023
Summary
This study explored a community needs assessment method for families with school-aged children, finding that community-based participatory research principles and Survey Ambassadors enhanced stakeholder engagement and participation.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Research
- Social Sciences
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Community needs assessments are crucial for identifying family support requirements.
- Engaging diverse stakeholders is essential for effective needs assessments.
- Previous methods often underrepresented specific community voices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach for a needs assessment.
- To determine if the assessment method fostered collaboration, trust, and participation.
- To identify barriers and facilitators in engaging families with school-aged children.
Main Methods:
- A 3-phase community-based participatory research approach was employed.
- Survey Ambassadors were utilized to reach underrepresented families.
- Real-time feedback from ambassadors informed process modifications.
Main Results:
- The CBPR method and Survey Ambassadors facilitated broader stakeholder engagement.
- The needs assessment scope expanded beyond childcare to other family needs.
- Real-time feedback enabled timely adjustments to the assessment process.
Conclusions:
- Community-based participatory research principles are effective for needs assessments.
- Strategic use of local liaisons (Survey Ambassadors) is vital for inclusion.
- Further research is needed to optimize methods for engaging underrepresented family voices.
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