The Community Needs Assessment for Jefferson, Park, and Teller counties explores the magnitude and nature of poverty in the counties, identifies needs from the perspective of residents and stakeholders, and concludes with priorities for directing resources to help residents build better, safer lives through early childhood education, adult and child protection, job training, food assistance, Medicaid, and other programs.
Community engagement for the needs assessment included focus groups and interviews with residents and stakeholders and a resident survey.
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