Developing a Needs Assessment

Submit 2-3 pages in which you:

· Describe and discuss a need for an after school program

· Describe the purpose of conducting a needs assessment for your selected

· Develop a needs assessment that addresses the following questions:

o What is the problem that needs to be addressed? Who are the stakeholders who are invested in the social problem you have identified?

o What is the extent of the problem? How is the community affected? Is this a new problem in the community? How has the issue been addressed previously? Why does the problem continue? What services, if any, are available that address the need?

o What types of data will you use for your needs assessment?

o Who is the target population?

o How will your needs assessment be used to bring about changes in the community?