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This comprehensive process ensures the update remains a vital resource for identifying and <br />addressing the needs of children and families in Indian River County. <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: <br />The 2024-2025 Needs Assessment Update represents a continuation of CSAC's commitment to <br />identifying and addressing the needs of children and families in Indian River County. This process <br />includes: <br />• Comprehensive Evaluation: The Needs Assessment provides an updated evaluation of <br />services, including asset mapping and analysis of unmet and under -met needs. <br />• Community Engagement: Feedback from local stakeholders and community surveys <br />informs the prioritization of services, ensuring the assessment reflects current challenges and <br />opportunities. <br />• Data -Driven Approach: The update integrates quantitative and qualitative data to guide <br />decision-making, focusing on funding priorities that support health, family nurturing, and <br />educational success. <br />Key highlights of the 2024-2025 update include: <br />1. Enhanced Asset Mapping: Identifying existing programs, service gaps, and geographic <br />areas with unmet needs. <br />2. Reaffirmed Funding Priorities: Emphasizing Health & Well -Being, Nurturing Families & <br />Communities, and Success in School & Life. <br />3. Five -Year Strategic Framework: Aligning assessment findings with long-term planning to <br />address systemic issues effectively. <br />Through collaboration with the Needs Assessment Subcommittee, these updates provide a robust <br />foundation for future program funding and resource allocation. <br />A copy of the full report is available for review in the County Commission Office. <br />FUNDING: <br />There is no funding required for this item. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommend the Board accept the Children's Services Advisory Committee's Needs <br />Assessment 2024/2025 Update, as submitted. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Children's Services Advisory Committee Guidebook (Revision 12.10.2024) <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR JANUARY 28, 2025 <br />141 <br />