Every Early Head Start and Head Start grantee shall conduct their community assessment within their service area once every three years. The Community Assessment must include the collection and analysis of the demographic makeup of children and families, and also service the needs of eligible families.
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Community Assessment Process
This section provides information about how to conduct a community assessment and how to use it in an annual refunding application. Also included are approaches to community involvement, information gathering, and analyzation for program planning.
Data Analysis*
Once data has been collected, the next step involves analyzing both internal and external data. The analysis will help identify trends and major issues relevant to the Head Start population. This section includes resources and articles that planning teams can use to identify issues that can affect the quality of services for children and their families.
Data Collection
The data collection process involves a variety of methods. This section includes resources useful in selecting a method for your community assessment effort.
Program
Needs
After completion of community assessments for Head Start and Early Head Start programs, these resources are available to determine long-range and short-range program objectives. This section includes resources needed for strategic planning and provide tips on how to use data sources to guide your future planning.
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