Considering the number of people I see at the food banks; I'd say none of your options are applicable. Funding for social services State/federal assistance Financial education/coaching & case management Financial assistance services Financial assistance services State/federal assistance Financial education/coaching & case management Funding for social services Many of the programs, such as Capeco, need more people to answer phones and provide assistance. Capeco Energy Assistance provided me with great service making my mobile home more energy efficient and my utility bills are about half of what they were previously. I would like to see more people getting this type of assistance without having to wait so long - I was on the list for 5 years. By providing financial education and coaching will give opportunity for individuals to learn and practice new skills necessary to better manage their finances and overall improve their financial responsibility. Obviously, people are being funded somehow and somewhere. I don't know how or from where but if people aren't filling available jobs it's coming from somewhere. People need to take care of themselves. Look at how CTUIR offers the enrolled members. Lots of money could be spent in the community to budge and assist elders into helping students and the younger generation find skills and likes at a young age and create highly educated youth who want to pursue higher education. Gov. Grants to assist with rent and utilities. Financial education/coaching & case management Financial assistance services State/federal assistance Funding for social services Financial assistance services Financial assistance services Education On-site services at schools School collaboration/programs College preparation Improving schools Resource education Cause everything is so expensive Because I don't think there is enough resources people know about or reach out to There is DHS and capeco and the agape house here. Capeco has helped us tremendously. If it wasn't for their help, we would be lost. Money works. Tell us why you selected what you did If we can connect youth with the services, they need before they leave the K-12 or Community College System we can help them transition into more stable living situations. For students living in poverty, it can be too overwhelming to expect them to engage with social services, etc. outside of school time. Partnering with schools so services can be included in the course of the school day can be a lifesaver. Continuing education to make sure they stay financially stable This is helping the next generation to avoid perpetuation of the cycle. Not everybody is suited for college, so having other resources available is key School collaboration/programs On-site services at schools Although I have no kids in school, I am sure that the lunch program is of help CAPECO | Community Needs Assessment Report | 2021 327
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