Following is a needs assessment for the community of Jamaica in Queens, New York. Needs assessment methodology must be comprised of four aspects, if it is to be committed to the powerless and foster social change. According to Rothman, Erlich & Troyman (270), these aspects include an emphasis on techniques that facilitate grouping and mobilizing citizens, techniques that promote collective activities, techniques that assist in the development of leadership, and techniques that involve the residents of the community in the entire research process.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York
- The Community of Jamaica
- The Ethnic Makeup of the Community
- Household Composition
- Age Demographics
- Economic Factors
- Public Services
- Community Services
- Key Problems Faced by the Community
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This needs assessment aims to identify and analyze the social and economic challenges faced by the Jamaica community in Queens, New York. It seeks to shed light on the specific needs of the community and propose potential solutions for its revitalization.
- Economic Revitalization
- Community Growth and Development
- Demographic Trends and Diversity
- Social Services and Community Resources
- Challenges of a Mature Community
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The initial chapter introduces the concept of needs assessment methodology and its four key aspects. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement in the research process.
- This section delves into the geographic location and historical background of Jamaica, outlining its borders, demographics, and ethnic composition.
- This chapter focuses on the diverse household composition of Jamaica, highlighting the presence of families, single residents, and a significant number of individuals aged 65 and older.
- This chapter examines the age demographics of Jamaica, revealing a population with a median age of 35 and a distribution across different age groups.
- This section explores the economic factors that contribute to Jamaica's economic landscape, including tourism, industry, trade, and small businesses.
- This chapter provides an overview of the public services available in Jamaica, including sanitation services provided by the New York City Department of Sanitation and public education through the New York City Public School system.
- This chapter highlights the various community service organizations that provide essential services to residents of Jamaica, including adult homes, homeless shelters, and food banks.
- This section addresses the key problem faced by the Jamaica community: the lack of growth opportunities. It explores the challenges of economic revitalization and the impact of limited space for expansion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core concepts addressed in this needs assessment include economic revitalization, community development, demographic diversity, social services, and challenges of a mature community. Key themes include poverty, homelessness, limited growth opportunities, and the need for programs to increase median income and attract new residents.
- Quote paper
- Kimberly Wylie (Author), 2003, Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/60676
