Community

Complete an asset-based assessment using this template.

1. Based on your research, identify an organization that provides health promotion or health care services to your at-risk population, or that facilitates access to those services.Describe the services provided, and the impact on the population
2. Arrange to interview someone at that organization in person or by phone.
3. Develop 6-8 interview questions related to the organization’s services and programs, including plans for the future.
4. Conduct the interview, and based on the comfort of the interviewee, either audiotape or write a transcript summary of the interview
5. Save and submit the assignment form and audio (or transcript) of your interview to the Week 8 Drop Box.

Cite any sources in APA format.

 

 

Week 7: Asset Based Assessment

 

For each of the areas that you explored in week3, identify the community strengths and resources that currently exist.

 

Part 1:  Complete the following chart.  Be as specific to your community as possible. Common sources of data include: Chamber of Commerce, community libraries, social service agencies, newspapers, agency personnel.  In addition to these sources, you will interview someone who is actively engaged with the at-risk population you are investigating.

 

Needs Assessment	Community Strengths and Existing Resources
Environment/Living arrangements
Access to transportation
Financial considerations
Cultural/language barriers
Public perception of the group
Common health risks
Access to health and social services

 

Part 2: Provide information on the organization and person interviewed

 

Organization’s name:

URL of the organization’s website

Person interviewed

Interviewee’s title and role in the organization

Email address of the person interviewed

 

Provide a one paragraph summary of the key take-aways from the interview.

 

Submit a digital audio or transcribed version of the interview to Blackboard.