Early Childhood Community Needs Assessment
The Chatham Kids Matter Early Child Needs Assessment is a comprehensive needs assessment to understand challenges and opportunities for early childhood care and education in Chatham County, North Carolina. The assessment engaged parents, child care providers, educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Who participated in the Early Childhood Community Needs Assessment?
Chatham Parents, Caregivers, and Child Care Providers shared their perspectives and needs during the Needs Assessment process, including through he following:
Survey
240 Parents and Caregivers and 29 Child Care Providers completed a survey!
Recorded Interview
24 parents, caregivers, child care providers, human service providers and community leaders got in front the camera for a recorded interview
Focus Group
20+ Parents, Caregivers, and current and former NC Pre-K Providers participated in targeted Focus Groups
Meet our Research Partners
The Partnership for Children is excited to be working with two talented consultants on the Early Childhood Community Needs Assessment:
Partners for Impact and Community Voice Consulting.
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They are excited to be working with the Partnership for Children, with the partner organizations of the Community Collaborative, and collaboratively alongside each other to assess the early childhood needs in Chatham County.
