Explore how a community assessment can help mobilize community resources and partnerships.

Explore community assessment standards and best practices. Learn how community assessments help programs remain responsive to the children and families they serve.

Consider how the data gathered during a community assessment will be used to inform strategic planning, goal setting, and decision-making.

Review what should be included in a community assessment.

The community assessment is a way to jumpstart the program planning process. Learn how the assessment helps Head Start programs provide key services to the children and families that need them.

Nothing ensures the success of a program more than community participation in assessing their perceived needs, strengths, and hopes for the future. Programs can use this resource to plan and coordinate their community assessment. It provides insight into public forums and listening sessions. Learn how to conduct them to engage your community in identifying and solving problems.