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community needs assessment project - 2007
Flintridge Operating Foundation’s Community Needs Assessment project examines unmet needs in the Northwest Pasadena and Altadena communities. The assessment is not intended to present a complete picture of these communities, since it does not reflect the many positive assets and resources that exist.
- Summary Brochure (PDF)
- About the Community Needs Assessment Project (PDF)
- Recommended Strategies for Community Improvement (MS PowerPoint)
- Resource Links to Best and Promising Practices (PDF)
Data Report
Statistical data focusing on children and families was obtained from a variety of local, county and state sources. The data analysis presents a community profile, birth and death characteristics, social issues and school and student characteristics.
- Highlights and Key Findings of the Data Analysis (MS PowerPoint)
- Full Report of the Northwest Pasadena/Altadena Data Analysis (PDF)
Focus Groups – Voices from the Community
Focus group interviews were conducted with more than 160 students, parents and service providers. The purpose of the focus groups was to gather more in-depth information on issues not fully covered in the statistical data or the local studies.
- Youth Responses (PDF)
- Parent Responses (PDF)
- Service Provider Responses (PDF)
Acknowledgements
The assessment project was designed by Flintridge’s Director of Community Services Lisa Wilson and independent consultant Deborah Silver, who wrote the assessment summary. The data report was compiled and analyzed by Melissa Biel, DPA. Others who contributed to this project include Diane Burbie, The Aspire Group and Lee Draper, Draper Consulting Group; Karen Gerst and Jack Goosey, both Flintridge staff, provided editing assistance. This report could not have been completed without the cooperation and commitment of the students, young adults, parents, caregivers and service providers who generously shared their time and thoughts.
Photo: Brian Biery
