Community Needs Assessment
This short survey will give Opportunities for Otsego a better understanding of the needs in our community and help us work with partners to address gaps in services and improve community conditions.
EMPLOYMENT is a problem in our area
Yes
No
EMPLOYMENT problems:
Workforce lacks required skills for available jobs
Workforce lacks required education for available jobs
Not enough full time jobs with benefits
Lack of child care during hours needed
Cost of child care
Area jobs are low paying
Layoffs/Employers leaving the area
Distance to jobs/Transportation
Cost of transportation
No or Unreliable access to technology (Computer/Internet/Cell Service)
Challenges in making reasonable accommodations under ADA
Other
CHILD CARE is a problem in our area
Yes
No
CHILD CARE problems:
Lack of providers/available slots
Long waiting lists
Hard to find quality, safe care
Hard to find reliable, consistent care
Hard to find infant care
Affordability/Cost of child care
Availability does not match work/school schedule
Distance to care/Transportation
Lack of after-school programs
Lack of summer programs
Other
EDUCATION is a problem in our area
Yes
No
EDUCATION problems:
High School drop-out rates
Limited resources for remedial education/CSE
Hard to access to GED/TASC programs
Hard to access vocational training/adult learning
Distance to school/Transportation
No or Unreliable access to technology (Computer/Internet/Cell Service)
Lack of child care options
Cost of child care
Cost of higher education
Difficulty obtaining scholarships/loans
Other
HOUSING is a problem in our area
Yes
No
HOUSING problems:
Inability to pay security deposit/down payment
Cost of monthly rent/housing payments
Cost of heat and/or utilities
Limited inventory of year-round housing
Available housing far from jobs/essential services
Affordable housing is not in a desirable/preferred area
Cannot/unsure how to qualify for a mortgage
Personal/family debt and/or low credit score
Inability to afford property and school taxes
Housing is in need of repairs/Code violations
Cost of home repairs/maintenance
Limited housing for special populations,(e.g. seniors, disabled, supportive housing)
Other
FOOD/NUTRITION is a problem in our area
Yes
No
FOOD/NUTRITION problems:
Distance to grocery store/Transportation
Not enough money to purchase food
Cost of healthy food options
Not aware of community resources (e.g. pantries)
Limited resources/inventory at food pantries
Public benefits are difficult to apply for/use (e.g. SNAP, WIC)
Monthly public benefit allowances are not enough to help
Distance to meal sites/programs/Transportation
Other
TRANSPORTATION is a problem in our area
Yes
No
TRANSPORTATION problems:
No access to a car
Bus schedules do not meet the needs
Bus routes do not meet the needs
Cost of taxi/public transportation/Uber
Limited disability/medical transportation
Cannot afford DMV fees (e.g. permit/license/registration)
No driver’s license/license suspended
Cost of car insurance
Cost of car repairs
Cost of gasoline
Other
HEALTH CARE is a problem in our area
Yes
No
HEALTH CARE problems:
Cost of health insurance
Co-pays/Out of pocket expenses
Cannot afford/access prescribed medications
Do not have insurance or Medicaid/Medicare
Doctors will not accept my insurance
Dentists will not accept my insurance
Distance to care/Transportation
Waiting times for appointments
Appointments conflict with work/school schedules
Specialists: Not enough locally/Need to travel
No or unreliable access to technology for Telemedicine
Other
MENTAL HEALTH is a problem in our area
Yes
No
MENTAL HEALTH problems:
Not aware of resources/providers
Inadequate crisis services
Lack of providers
Insurance does not cover/Out of pocket costs
Cannot afford/access prescribed medications
Waiting times for appointments
Appointments conflict with work/school schedules
Distance to care/Transportation
Lack of care coordination with primary doctor
Limited discharge planning/follow up care
Stigma of mental health/Privacy issues
No or unreliable access to technology for Telemedicine/Support groups
Other
ADDICTION/RECOVERY is a problem in our area
Yes
No
ADDICTION/RECOVERY problems:
Lack of primary prevention efforts
Limited criminal justice resources
Not aware of resources/providers
Insurance does not cover/Out of pocket costs
Waiting times for appointments
Appointments conflict with work/school schedules
Distance to care/Transportation
Lack of care coordination with primary doctor
Limited discharge planning/Follow up care
Stigma of addition and recovery/Privacy issues
No or unreliable access to technology for Telemedicine/Support groups
Other
FINANCES: What actions have you taken to make sure you have enough money on hand for basic need?
Reduced food spending
Stop saving for retirement
Cut back on recreational expenses
Use a credit card instead of cash/debit card
Borrowed money from friend/family member
Skipped/stopped paying bills (e.g. rent/mortgage, utilities, credit card, car, insurance)
Stopped paying child support or alimony/spousal maintenance
Took on additional work/side work
Took out a loan
Sold or traded personal items
Applied for public assistance benefits
None of these actions
Other
OTHER CHALLENGES you believe are in our community:
What "lens" did you answer the above questions through?
Please Select
Individual/Community Member
Community-Based Organization
Educational Institution
Faith-Based Organizations
Business/Private Sector
Public Sector (Municipality or Public Official)
Have you or an immediate family member ever benefitted from an Opportunities for Otsego program?
Please Select
Yes
No
Such as Head Start, WIC, Weatherization, Emergency Housing
OPTIONAL: What community do you live in?
Please Select
Burlington
Burlington Flats
Butternuts
Cherry Valley
Colliersville
Cooperstown
Decatur
East Springfield
East Worcester
Edmeston
Exeter
Fly Creek
Garrattsville
Gilbertsville
Hartwick
Laurens
Maryland
Middlefield
Milford
Morris
Mount Vision
New Lisbon
Oneonta (City)
Oneonta (Town)
Otego
Otsego
Pittsfield
Plainfield
Portlandville
Richfield Springs
Roseboom
Schenevus
Schuyler Lake
Springfield
Springfield Center
Unadilla
Wells Bridge
West Burlington
West Oneonta
Westford
Worcester
IF ONEONTA, please select City or Town
OPTIONAL: What race do you identify as?
Please Select
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Multi-Race
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other
For statistical purposes only.
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