LESSON 1:VIII – What’s the Resilient Community Experience Survey?
We’re asking parents and youth about access to services
This survey, published in Anna, Age Eight, assesses a parent’s or youth’s access to vital services, including trauma-informed behavioral health care. In cities committed to data-driven and cross-sector ACEs prevention, we would assess people for their (and their family’s) capacity to access family-friendly services. The survey has been implemented in a number of New Mexico counties in both English and Spanish. The survey is also being adapted to be used with youth.
The role of the survey in the 100% New Mexico initiative
Two simple questions can tell you how family friendly your cities, towns and communities are.
In your county, what percentage of families have access to ten vital services for surviving and thriving ?
For those who can’t access these vital services, why?
Our parent and youth survey provides you with the answers to these questions, including how inaccessible services are, as well as why and where. These data can guide your 100% Community efforts to ensure that all families have access to the services shown to ensure trauma free and thriving children and parents.
RESILIENT COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE SURVEY
How do you rate the following services in your community? The term “accessible” means affordable and/or not a burden to get to, and not subject to long waiting lists.
- Mental health care services to provide counselors to speak with about emotional problems, treat depression and untreated mental health challenges, and address adverse childhood experiences and trauma
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Medical and dental care to increase health, resiliency and longevity
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Housing programs to prevent homelessness and provide a safe place if a home is unsafe
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Food pantries and programs to reduce hunger
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Public transport that ensures residents get to vital social services, work or school
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Job training to provide access to jobs with livable wages
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Early childhood programs that strengthen early learning
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Family-centered schools. (Schools that offer support with academics, tutoring, family support, and health and social services, and do so before, during and after school, on weekends, and over summer break. They also offer counseling services and can screen students and family members for emotional trauma and mental health challenges, or refer them to local behavioral health care agencies.)
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Parent supports, including home visitation and respite programs, to strengthen families and reduce the chance of childhood injury, trauma or maltreatment
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know
- Youth mentors to provide strong role models and support for every boy and girl
Very accessible / Accessible / Not very accessible / Not Accessible / Don’t know