Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) 2022

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Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) 2022 - 2023 Community Needs Survey

Thank you for taking part in the CAAS Community Needs Assessment. This survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. We will use the results to improve our understanding of the challenges facing this community and to develop a plan to meet them. We will also share the assessment with you and the broader community. We deeply appreciate your insights and perspective!

Which CAAS programs have you used? (check all that apply)
*

Head Start

Housing Advocacy Program

Community Organizing and Advocacy

VITA (tax preparation)

None

Other:

Required

What do you think are the top needs impacting people in your community? (check All that Apply) *

Child care

After school / summer programs for children and youth

Access to education (adult)

Jobs

English classes

Training or education to get a job or better job

Elder services

Affordable housing

Ability to pay heating or utility bills

Access to food

Health insurance

Mental health services

Drug and alcohol services

Domestic violence services

Safer neighborhood

Transportation

Ability to budget

Legal assistance

Need for clothing

Financial emergencies

Immigration issues

Discrimination issues

Access to technology / internet

Required

Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, are you and your family now better off, worse off, or about the same? *

Better off

Worse off

About the same

In what way(optional):

Are you able to pay your bills on time each month?

Yes

Unsure

Do you currently have at least $500 set aside for emergencies? *

Yes

Unsure

What keeps you or your family from feeling more financially stable? (check ALL that apply)

I work full-time but my pay doesn’t cover my expenses.

I can only find part-time work.

I can’t find a job.

I need more education or training to get work or better work.

Child care is too expensive and/or interferes with my ability to work.

My living expenses (rent/mortgage, heat, food) are too high.

I can’t find housing that I can afford.

I’ve had a lot of medical expenses that weren’t covered by my insurance.

I don’t have reliable transportation.

I am on a fixed income (Social Security, pension, etc.), and my income is limited.

I lost eligibility for benefits (i.e., SNAP, MassHealth, DTA)

Someone in my household is spending money on things we don’t need, so there isn’t enough left for other expenses.

Someone else controls the money and makes decisions I don’t agree with.

I or a family member am struggling with addiction.

I or a family member am struggling with mental health issues.

I don’t feel safe in my home.

I don’t feel safe in my community.

Other

Not Applicable

Required

Comments (optional)

What is the name of city/town you live in?

What is your zip code?
*

What is your age? *

under 18

18-24

25-44

45-64

65 and older

What is your gender, as you define yourself? *

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Other

Comments (optional)

Are you Hispanic/Latino? *

Yes

What is your Race? (Please check one) *

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

White

Other

Multi-Race

Comments (optional)

What is your household’s monthly income before taxes?

Include: Wages, TANF, Social Security, Disability Benefits, etc.

Do not Include: Food Stamps (SNAP), WIC, MassHealth, Other Public Health Insurance, Fuel Assistance, etc.

Under $,2000/month (or Under $24,000/year)

$2,000 - $4,000/month (or $24,000 - $48,000/year)

$4,001 - $6,000/month (or $48,001 - $72,000/year)

Over $6,000/month (or Over $72,000/year)

How many people ( 0 – 17 years) are in your household including yourself? *

How many people (18 years or older) are in your household including yourself? *

At some point during the pandemic, COVID-19 impacted me or my family in the following ways (check ALL THAT APPLY):

My hours got reduced at my job

I lost my job entirely

I left the workforce to care for children/other family members

My household/family lost income overall

I had trouble meeting my housing, food, or other expenses

My children got behind in school

I couldn’t find the child care my family needed

I experienced much higher stress levels

I put off medical care that I or my family needed

I contracted ‘long-COVID’ and have ongoing health problems

Other

None of the above/ No negative impact

Comments (optional)

Are any of the negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic STILL affecting you today?

Yes

Unsure

Not applicable

No negative impact

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