Conclusion

Conclusion

During the analysis of the data, a general profile of a respondent began to emerge, and we have attempted to show that profile in the demographic section of this report. Our CAP serves residents who are at below 200% federal poverty level (FPL) or at or below 80% of area median income (AMI). In contrast, almost 75% of survey respondents stated their income was above 200% FPL. Since most of our respondents were above our income eligibility thresholds, we believe that impacted the data collected and our analysis. The survey data we collected confirmed many of our assumptions and uncovered many surprises, as detailed in this assessment. Overall, the data highlighted the need for improved cross collaboration and referral within Pierce County Human Services.

Our efforts to better understand and use the data reported on here to inform programming will continue after this report is completed. Over the next two years we will use this data and any other subsequent information gathered as a selfassessment tool that will better position us to detail growth and challenges in the next Community Needs Assessment.