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1 | P a g e Raleigh County Community Action Association Community Needs Assessment Report
Table of Contents
Introduction ________________________________________________ 3
Executive Summary __________________________________________ 3
RCCAA Agency Profile and Services ____________________________ 10
Develop the Plan ____________________________________________ 14
Collect Data ________________________________________________ 22
County Profile ______________________________________________ 29
Survey Respondent Profile and Overall Results ____________________ 32
Poverty Indicators
Employment ____________________________________________________ 38
Education ______________________________________________________ 46
Housing ________________________________________________________ 51
Health _________________________________________________________ 56
Nutrition _______________________________________________________ 64
Use of Income ___________________________________________________ 68
Transportation __________________________________________________ 74
Emergency Situations _____________________________________________ 77
Additional Key Indicator: Children’s Needs _____________________________ 83
Analyze Data ______________________________________________ 103
Raleigh County _________________________________________________ 105
Take Action _______________________________________________ 107
Appendices:
A - RCCAA Community Needs Survey
B - Resources
INTRODUCTION
Community Action Agencies have been key players in the war on poverty since their
inception in the 1960s. Because they work directly with low-income individuals and families
in dealing with the problems of poverty on a daily basis, Community Action Agencies are
uniquely qualified to examine the needs of communities and individuals as they strive to
eliminate poverty. In most cases, Community Action Agencies provide a wide range of
services that address a variety of poverty problems.
Why, then, does poverty continue to affect so many Americans? How can Raleigh County
Community Action Association (RCCAA) develop and improve strategies to be more effective
in helping people move out of poverty? Before answering these questions and deciding upon
an approach, RCCAA must determine what NEEDS exist in Raleigh County. Before
determining a plan of action, RCCAA must develop a deep understanding of the current
conditions, likely future trends, and issues of greatest concern within the county.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In May 2013, Raleigh County Community Action Association enlisted the assistance of
Kingery and Company, LLC, to conduct a needs assessment in Raleigh County. The project
included surveying residents, interviewing community stakeholders, conducting secondary
data research, facilitating an analysis retreat, and providing a summary report with key
findings and recommendations.
Goal:
Plan and conduct an all-inclusive Community Needs Assessment for RCCAA in 2013 ensuring
compliance with the Community Services Block Grant and Head Start/Early Head Start
program requirements.
Objectives:
 Provide a broad view of demographic and economic changes, region and county
infrastructure, and community-wide changes.
 Focus on providing a localized assessment of needs by reporting county level data.
 Collect primary data by gathering external community feedback through surveys and
interviews with key stakeholders, etc.
 Collect secondary data by researching national, state and local data resources, and
utilizing RCCAA’s customer outcome tracking system.
 Facilitate an analysis process that identifies potential causes of poverty.
 Mobilize RCCAA and community resources in action plans that address priority needs.
Coverage Area: Raleigh County, West Virginia
RCCAA Agency Overview:
RCCAA is one of 16 Community Action Agencies located in West Virginia. RCCAA is a
private, non-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to low-income
individuals and families.
RCCAA Mission: RCCAA empowers individuals and families to reach their highest levels of
social and economic self-sufficiency, while identifying and eliminating causes of poverty.
RCCAA Vision: RCCAA will strive to eliminate poverty by serving as a leader, resource, and
advocate for individuals and families in need.
RCCAA Programs:
 Head Start
 Action Auto Repair
 Transportation
 Pine Haven Center
 Housing Services
Community needs assessments can and should be more than just a gathering and analyzing
of data; they can also be a basis for creating change. A comprehensive community-based
needs assessment can help an agency address community and family needs by providing a
snapshot of the community and families within that community, including their economic
well-being, educational status, health, and welfare. A comprehensive assessment can
provide important community information regarding the work of other agencies or
organizations may be working on to address particular issues, and where gaps in
community services lie. It provides a mechanism to meet and develop partnerships
with other community groups interested in strengthening services to citizens in the area.
Finally, a comprehensive community needs assessment can help an agency in its planning
process by providing the foundation for strategic and operational planning, assessing the
agency’s impact on meeting the needs of the community, determining what programs or
strategies may have become obsolete, and deciding what strategies may provide new
opportunities for the agency and the community.
A multi-level community needs assessment approach was used to provide guidance in the
planning process for improving services and programs to combat poverty in Raleigh
County. The comprehensive needs assessment can be used for a variety of situations,
including the following:
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Guide board governance in sound decision-making
Create opportunities for community buy-in to the agency’s planning process
Create opportunities for new alliances and connections with new partners
Form successful strategies
Ensure services meet the current needs of the community
Build credibility
Provide a foundation for pursuing new/different funding
Guide staff training and educational planning
Enhance RCCAA’s capacity to respond to change
Generate authentic input from stakeholders
Indicate causes as well as conditions of poverty
Assessing Needs - The Four Step Process
Step One: Develop a Plan
The first step with any project begins with development of a plan, a plan that maintains
focus on the big picture all the while accounting for every detail. A work plan comprised of
tasks, timelines, responsible persons, and progress updates served to guide the needs
assessment process.
As with any quality planning process, it was critical to bring the right people to the table.
Thinking beyond RCCAA staff, it was important to engage members of the community in the
needs assessment process. This took place in the formation of a Needs Assessment
Steering Committee comprised of internal staff (management and staff) and external
community stakeholders. External stakeholders included representatives of City of Beckley,
United Way, FMRS, DHHR, The Dream Center, Salvation Army, Beckley-Raleigh County
Health Department, United Bank, Access Health, Commission on Aging, YMCA, Memorial
Baptist Church, and Birth to Three. The Steering Committee served to set direction, assist
with the collection of primary data, monitor progress, and analyze results.
Step Two: Collect Data
Since RCCAA is an anti-poverty organization, it was important to use the community action
areas as the foundation on which to build the needs assessment. They include the
following:
To remove obstacles and solve problems that block the achievement of self-sufficiency, the
statewide needs assessment explores the eight community action poverty indicators.
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To secure and retain meaningful employment.
To obtain and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment.
To benefit from accessible and affordable healthcare.
To attain an adequate education, with particular attention toward improving literacy
skills of the low-income families.
To ensure proper nutrition by encouraging healthy eating habits.
To make better use of available income.
To utilize available transportation options.
To obtain emergency assistance to meet immediate and urgent family and individual
basic living needs.
With guidance from the WV Community Action Partnership, the state association
representing 16 community action agencies, and the WV Office of Economic Opportunity,
the following poverty indicators served as our primary and secondary data collection issue
areas.
Poverty Indicators:
 Health
 Employment
 Transportation
 Education
 Use of Income
 Housing
 Nutrition
 Emergency Situations
Supplemental Indicators:
 Children’s Needs
Primary and Secondary Data Collection
After determining the poverty indicators, our focus shifted to the identification of primary
data collection sources. Primary sources included gathering quantitative and qualitative
feedback through surveys and interviews.
Survey Results
The Needs Assessment Steering Committee identified survey distribution partners
throughout Raleigh County. As a result, there were 1,141 needs assessment survey
respondents, with the largest segment of respondents ages 24-44. The majority were
female (65.6%), White (78.2%), with a monthly household income of $2,001+ (29.5%)
listing high school/G.E.D. as the highest level of education completed (40.0%). Survey
respondents were asked whether a key area or poverty indicator was an issue for them
and/or their family.
The overall ranking of the eight key poverty indicators along with the top three reasons
identified for each was as follows:
1. Health – 35%
The top three reasons identified were:
1. Lack of medical insurance
2. Lack of dental services
3. Affordability of prescription drugs
2. Transportation – 30.7%
1. Cost of owning and operating a vehicle
2. Lack of credit to buy a vehicle
3. Do not own a vehicle/no access to a vehicle
3. Employment – 27.4%
1. Lack of employment opportunities
2. Lack of good-paying jobs with benefits
3. Lack of reliable transportation
4. Housing – 22.9%
1. Affordability of rent/house payments
2. Lack of affordable/suitable housing
3. Affordability of additional housing costs, i.e. utilities, insurance, deposits, etc.
5. Use of Income – 21.5%
1. Lack of knowledge on how to save/invest money
2. Lack of knowledge about money management, i.e. credit card debt, budgeting,
checking accounts, etc.
3. Lack of knowledge about addressing credit issues
6. Nutrition – 17.1%
1. Not enough income to cover food cost
2. Lack of transportation, i.e. to grocery store, food pantry or other food resources
3. Not eligible for food stamps
7. Education – 13.7%
1. Lack of transportation (school-related)
2. Lack of vocational skills or training
3. Lack of computer access at home
8. Emergency Situations*
1. Alcohol, drug abuse and/or gambling
2. No health insurance
3. Access to medical emergency resources, not covered by insurance
*(NOTE: The format of the Emergency Situations did not allow for a ranking or percentage; rather it asked
respondents to choose the three most important emergency situations that may be problems in the area.)
Community Stakeholder Feedback
The second form of primary data collection came from interviewing community stakeholder
representatives from a variety of social service agencies in the region including YMCA,
Raleigh County Schools, City of Beckley, Raleigh County Commission on Aging, WV DHHR,
United Bank and Raleigh County Community Action Association. The purpose of these
interviews was to identify how other agencies might be addressing the key poverty
indicators.
Open-ended questions about each of the key poverty indicators encouraged expression of
qualitative feedback. Questions such as, “Is your agency addressing EMPLOYMENT issues in
your community and if so, how? The responses in detail are included at the end of each
poverty issue as part of the county reports. Overall questions and responses included the
following feedback.
What
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one thing do you like most about your community?
Abundance of activities (ex. chili night, friends of coal auto fair, etc.)
Agencies work together to meet the needs of our community.
There is a great deal of support in our community-both from the corporate world and
individuals. There is obviously not enough financial support to curb poverty;
however, having people that care about the community allows us to maximize the
opportunities we do have.
Not too big or too small
The cooperativeness of serving organizations and our community leaders.
The people are generally pretty friendly.
I love the sense of community that exists in the Beckley/Raleigh County area. The
more I travel and visit other parts of the country, I realize how much I like the
overall feel of our community, the "small town" feel, and the genuineness of the
people that live here.
What is ONE thing you would change to improve your community?
 I would like to see more people take ownership and responsibility for their lives and
those they are responsible for. This is a national problem, so we are not unique.
However, I feel that real opportunity exists everywhere. However, decisions have to
be made to take full advantage of them.
 Create more jobs.
 Increase drug rehab to reduce the drug use in the community.
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Would like to see less drug abuse.
More employment opportunities
Drugs are an epidemic in seemingly all rural communities. I do not know of any
better ways to curb the problem than what already exists; however, having a more
involved drug prevention, detoxification, and rehabilitation program in our area
would have to help.
In your opinion, what would your community look like without poverty?
 I think we would see less crime and more community involvement
 Utopia.
 Without poverty, the community would have less crime, better education systems,
and fewer drug problems.
 Less crime, less abuse and neglect of children and adults, and more educated
individuals.
 Safer, especially in the strong poverty areas, as well as better kept.
 Lower crime rates associated with poverty.
 Obviously, attention and energy currently being directed towards meeting basic
needs could be re-directed towards other more advantageous activities, whether that
be educational, family structure, community development, as well as a host of other
endeavors.
In your opinion, what keeps families in poverty in your community?
 I feel it’s a combination of issues. One is the "model" that has been provided to
individuals and families in that they feel self-responsibility is not an option. Another
related issue is the educational and career opportunities needed to break this cycle,
whether that includes programs offered to make a difference in this area or the
willingness to take advantage of them. Lastly, on a more global front, I believe it's
the breakdown of the family unit as a whole that has led to poverty and other
negative situations affecting our country.
 Lack of jobs. Shortage of community support.
 Raleigh County is plagued with generational poverty. Regardless of how good the
economy is, the poverty rate remains high because many people in this area simply
do not want to work.
 Drugs, Alcohol, lack of education, transportation
 Loss of jobs, unable to find employment, drugs
 Unemployment
 There are a great deal of drugs, especially prescription pills, in the poverty areas of
our community. Also, a lack in education from generation to generation aided by the
coal industry that detracts young adults from attending college, hurts our
community-especially when the coal industry is down, the companies have layoffs,
and we have a great deal of individuals who are not skilled in any other industry, nor
will they settle for jobs paying substantially less than what they make in the mines.
Secondary Data Collection
Secondary data collection included gathering relevant and current statistics and research
from reliable sources such as other social agencies and government entities in an effort to
supplement the survey results and community stakeholder feedback. Research on each of
the poverty indicators was compiled and is presented in detail as part of the Poverty
Indicators sections of this report.
Data sources included:
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Center for Budget & Policy. West
Virginia Federal Rental Assistant Facts
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
CFED – Assets & Opportunities
Scorecard
County Health Rankings
Opportunity Nation
United States Census Bureau, 20072011 American Community Survey
United States Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services
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West Virginia Division of Local Health
Wikipedia
WV Bureau for Behavioral Health and
Health Facilities
WV Department of Health and Human
Resources
WV Department of Education
WV Department of Education, Office of
Special Programs
WV KIDS COUNT FUND
WV State Police Department
Zero to Three – National Center for
Infants, Toddlers and Families
Step Three: Analyze Data
As part of a one-day debriefing retreat with the Needs Assessment Steering Committee that
took place on August 14, 2013, Kingery & Company presented primary and secondary data of
each key poverty issue. Using a paired comparison technique, county representatives (RCCAA
staff and external stakeholder representatives) analyzed the information presented and
prioritized the issues that are in most need in their community. In addition to the top three
priority needs, children’s needs was identified as an issue in Raleigh County.
The top issues in Raleigh County are as follows:
Raleigh County
1. Health
2. Transportation
3. Employment
4. Children’s Needs
Step Four: Take Action
The report is where it all comes together to tell the needs assessment story that captures the
process, results, and action plans. The report that you are reading now provides a succinct
record of the four step process: 1-Develop a plan; 2-Collect data; 3-Analyze results; and 4-Take
action.
The final report was shared with the Needs Assessment Steering Committee in advance of the
public release. Steering Committee members were asked to share the report with their own
organizations and other groups in an effort to mobilize community resources to address needs
beyond that of RCCAA. Although RCCAA spearheaded the needs assessment project, the agency
considers the report as the ‘community’s report’. Results will be shared in a news release and
electronic copies will be made available upon request. In addition, the report will be incorporated
into the next agency-wide strategic planning process.
RCCAA:
AGENCY PROFILE
& SERVICES
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Raleigh County Community Action Association Community Needs Assessment Report
RCCAA AGENCY PROFILE & SERVICES
RCCAA Mission:
RCCAA empowers individuals and families to reach their highest levels of social and economic
self-sufficiency, while identifying and eliminating causes of poverty.
RCCAA Vision:
RCCAA will strive to eliminate poverty by serving as a leader, resource, and advocate for
individuals and families in need.
Head Start
Head Start is the premier pre-k provider in the nation. Through the use of evidenced-based
curricula and best practices, Head Start addresses the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical
well-being of each child in the program. Not only does Head Start address the needs of the child,
but the needs of the entire family are very important to Head Start.
RCCAA Head Start uses Creative Curriculum in the classroom to spark curiosity and promote
learning. The Family Services department works with the family to address any areas of interest to
parents or guardians. Head Start addresses health, mental health, and the nutritional needs of the
child throughout the program. Head Start provides transportation to and from each center for the
convenience of the family. RCCAA Head Start offers comprehensive services to eligible 3, 4, and 5
year old children throughout Raleigh County.
Transportation Program
 Raleigh Express Transit Routes: RCCAA operates a transit system consisting of two city
and two county shuttle routes to provide transportation to the residents of Beckley and
Raleigh County. All shuttle buses are ADA approved. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 Dial-A-Ride: RCCAA offers curb to curb transportation to the general public to doctor’s
offices, hospitals, shopping, etc. Transportation is provided by appointment only. Hours of
operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid Patients: RCCAA offers nonemergency transportation to doctor’s appointments. Medicaid is accepted for payment of
non-emergency medical transportation to medical appointments. Hours of operation are
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) & New Freedom: RCCAA transports
individuals to and from work, school and employment training. Transportation is arranged
by submitting a schedule in advance. Services are available on a first come first serve
basis. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and dispatching
hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Homeless Services
The goal of RCCAA Homeless Services is to assist residents in the development of economic and
social self-sufficiency.
 Pine Haven Center offers emergency shelter to 150 men, women, children and families.
All residents receive case management services, referral services, crisis intervention, three
nutritious meals a day, and a safe, structured living environment.
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The Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program
provides case management and assessment services to homeless individuals suffering from
mental illness, substance abuse and coexisting disorders.
Child Mentor Program is available to children and their families while residing at Pine
Haven Center. The program provides parenting skills training and provides safe, structured
learning activities for children.
Housing Services
 The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is designed to eliminate homelessness.
The program provides homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services including rental
assistance, re-housing assistance, housing search and placement and case management.
The ultimate goal is to ensure no one is homeless for more than 30 days.
 Permanent Supportive Housing is designed to assist individuals and families that are
chronically homeless and have a diagnosed disability, in the transition to permanent
housing. Participants receive continuous case management and evaluation while residing in
the homes to ensure their transition from homelessness to permanent living.
 LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) facilitates the process for low income
individuals to receive assistance with heating bills through the state LIEAP Program by
assisting clients with the application process.
Action Auto Repair
The Action Auto Repair program offers quality auto repair services to everyone in the community,
while providing discounted rates to individuals whose income does not exceed 150% of the federal
poverty guidelines. Action Auto Repair also offers auto mechanic training opportunities to residents
of Raleigh County.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
The VITA program prepares and electronically files income tax returns for low income individuals at
no cost to the client. VITA operates from February 1 through April1 of each year. Times of
operation may vary.
Case Management
The RCCAA case management program evaluates the individual needs of clients and/or families to
assist them in finding the resources they need. The goal of the case management program is to
help clients attain self-sufficiency.
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ASSESSING
NEEDS:
THE FOUR STEP
PROCESS
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STEP ONE:
DEVELOP A
PLAN
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STEP ONE: Develop a Plan
Kingery & Company along with RCCAA management established a Needs Assessment Steering
Committee to develop a plan that included setting direction, assisting with the collection of primary
data, monitoring progress, and reviewing results.
Needs Assessment Steering Committee Members:
 Bobbi Thomas-Bailey, Executive Director, RCCAA
 Billie Meador, Homeless Service Director, RCCAA
 Kim Canterbury, Housing Director, RCCAA
 Cindy Heltzel, CFO, RCCAA
 Emily Elkins, Head Start Director, RCCAA
 Leland Swafford, Case Manager Supervisor, RCCAA
 Tennille Limer, Executive Assistant, RCCAA
 Andy Austin, Transportation Director, RCCAA
 Melissa Hunt, Community Developer, RCCAA
 Brittany Doss, Family Service Coordinator, RCCAA
 Tammy Trent, Administrative Assistant, WV DHHR
 Dr. Tiffany Thymius, Physician/Program Director, Access Health
 Kim Buckhannon, Child Care Director, YWCA
 Brandi Seabolt, APPI Specialist, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative
 Kathy Armentrout, Associate Director, FMRS
 Dr. Charles Bright, Senior Adult Pastor, Memorial Baptist Church
 Jack Tanner, Executive Director, Raleigh County Commission on Aging
 Kenny Moles, Assistant Superintendent, Raleigh County Schools
 Margaret Ann O’Neal, Executive Director, United Way of Southern WV
 Candy Hurd, Director of Nursing, Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department
 Brad Limer, Assistant Vice President, United Bank
 Kevin Taylor, Director of Emergency Services, City of Beckley
 Sharon Meadows, Vice President, RCCAA Board of Directors
 Shelby Warden, Director, The Dream Center
 Timothy Deem, Chief of Police, Beckley City Police
 Tricia Kingery, Facilitator, Kingery & Company, LLC
 Angie Gardner, Kingery & Company, LLC
At organizational and planning meetings, the Needs Assessment Steering Committee focused on
conducting a situational analysis that included the following:
 Orienting the Needs Assessment Steering Committee to the purpose, process and roles.
 Conducting a media analysis by reviewing newspaper articles that reported on unmet needs.
 Identifying target participant individuals/groups for surveying.
 Reviewing work plan including tasks, responsibilities and deadlines.
The responsibilities of the Needs Assessment Steering Committee included:
 Attend two meetings (beginning and end of project).
 Assist in identifying places where the Community Needs Assessments survey might be
distributed.
 Assist in providing access to secondary research information (research or data developed by
other organizations that already exist).
 Play a key role in reviewing the data collected, determining priority community needs and
identifying ways that RCCAA and other community organizations might meet the needs.
(This took place at the second meeting in the form of a retreat.)
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Be recognized in the report, provided a draft copy of the report in advance of the public
release and receive a final electronic PDF version so that they too can share the report with
their stakeholders and colleagues.
Work Plan
Task
Approve Community Needs Assessment
Planning Process Work Plan
Identify members of the Community Needs
Assessment Steering Committee (internal
staff and external community
representatives)
Begin work on the county profile.
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Define content needed
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Determine process for capturing
content
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Review deadlines
Meet with RCCAA management to:
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Review work plan
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Clarify roles, responsibilities and
timelines
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Prepare for the first Steering
Committee meeting and Community
Focus Group
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RCCCA Clients to begin taking
survey
Begin collecting Secondary Data Collection of
national, state and local data resources
Begin collecting Secondary Data to meet
Head Start requirements
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The demographic make-up of HS eligible
children 0-5 years old and their families,
including their racial and ethnic
composition
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Other child development and child care
programs that are serving HS eligible
children
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Estimated number of children with
disabilities, four years old or younger;
their types of disabilities; and available
community services and resources
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Education, health, nutrition, and social
service needs of HS eligible children and
their families Education, health,
nutrition, and social service needs of
Head Start eligible children and their
families as defined by the families
themselves and local institutions
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Community resources that could address
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Responsible
*Primary Responsibility
By When
RCCAA Executive Director*
RCCAA Community Needs Assessment
Liaison (RCCAA staff designated as our
primary contact on this project)
Kingery & Company Consultants*
RCCAA Executive Director
Liaison
Liaison
RCCAA Program Staff
May 2013
Liaison
RCCAA Head Start Director
June 2013
June 2013
Liaison
June 2013
May 2013
May 2013
the needs of HS eligible children and
their families.
Conduct organizational meeting of the
Community Needs Assessment Steering
Committee
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Articulate the project goal,
determine oversight responsibilities
and establish a development process
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Informally identify unmet needs
already known or talked about in the
community by conducting a media
analysis and reviewing previous
needs assessments
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Discuss data collection methods
(possible survey subjects, method of
delivery, locations, etc.).
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Steering committee to brainstorm
potential external survey distribution
partners
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Review survey questions
Distribute electronic survey link to the
Steering Committee asking them to
complete it and forward to their contacts
RCCAA clients to complete survey
RCCAA Head Start parents to complete
survey
Contact survey distribution partners to make
plans to for them to complete the online
survey or hard copy version
Send link and/or mail hard copies of the
survey
Collect any remaining RCCAA client or Head
Start parent surveys
Assess status of county profiles
Continue collecting Secondary Data
Collection of national, state and local data
resources
Assess status of Secondary Data Collection
to meet Head Start requirements
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children
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Liaison
Committee
June 2013
Liaison
Committee
Committee
Liaison
Liaison
June 2013
June - July
2013
July 2013
June - July
2013
June - July
2013
June - July
2013
Liaison
RCCAA Program Staff
July 2013
Liaison
July 2013
July 2013
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their families.
Monitor progress of survey completion
July 2013
Liaison
RCCAA Program Staff
July 2013
Liaison
Liaison
July 2013
Finalize any remaining online surveys or
collect any remaining hard copy surveys
July 2013
Compile Survey Results - prepare graphs
and insert them into draft report
July 2013
Assess status of county profiles.
Continue collecting Secondary Data of
national, state and local data resources
Email RCCAA management to review
progress and next steps
Assess status of Secondary Data Collection
to meet Head Start requirements
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July 2013
July 2013
Begin preparing PowerPoint for retreat by
inserting all of the survey results/graphs into
slides
Gather and compile qualitative feedback
from external reps on the steering
committee and place results in draft report
Finalize County Profiles and place it in draft
report
Finalize Secondary Data Collection and
place it in draft report and in the retreat
PowerPoint
Finalize Secondary Data Collection to meet
Head Start requirements and place it in draft
report and in the retreat PowerPoint
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composition
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children
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their families.
Finalize PowerPoint for retreat including
primary and secondary data, prepare
agenda, handouts, door prizes
Conduct final meeting of the Community
Needs Assessment Steering Committee
(NOTE: This would be a one day retreat
where internal and external reps would
attend.)
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Present primary and secondary data
collection results
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Facilitate an analysis process that
identifies potential causes of poverty
and mobilizes RCCAA and
community resources in a plan to
address the issues.
Write draft report
Review draft report
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July 2013
July 2013
Liaison
July 2013
Liaison
July 2013
August 2013
Liaison Community Needs Assessment
Steering Committee
August 2013
July – August
2013
August 2013
July 2013
Liaison
Final Report
August 2013
Needs Assessment Steering Committee Meetings
The committee met two times over a period of four months. The following information includes the
meeting agendas with presentation topics, activities and assignments.
Meeting One: June 18, 2013
AGENDA
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
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Complete Contact Info
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Complete Survey
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
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Agenda Review
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About Raleigh County Community Action
12:45 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
What is a Community Needs Assessment?
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Goals and Objectives
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Your Experience
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People Bingo
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Following the Rules and Guidelines
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Introduction of the Four Assessment Steps
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Step 1: Develop a Plan
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Work Plan
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Community Action Key Areas
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Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities
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Media Analysis Activity
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Step 2: Collect Data
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Quantitative Surveys
Target Audience: Broad Community
o Review Survey
o Identify Survey Distribution Partners
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Qualitative Surveys
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Target Audience: Select Community Stakeholders
o Sample Survey Questions
o Identify Survey Participants
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Secondary Research
o Review Secondary Data Collection Plan
1:45 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Step 3: Data Analysis Process - A Preview
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Three Steps
1:50 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Step 4: Take Action - A Preview
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Report Outline
1:55 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wrap Up
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Meeting Two: August 14, 2013
AGENDA
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
I
Lunch
11:30 a.m.
II.
Welcome, Introductions and Agenda Review
12:00 p.m.
III.
This or That?
12:10 p.m.
IV.
Needs Assessment Process
12:20 p.m.
V.
Presentation of Primary and Secondary Data
What Did You Hear?, Trivia Questions
 Demographics
 Employment
 Education
 Housing
 Health
 Nutrition
 Use of Income
 Transportation
 Emergency Situations
 Children’s Issues
12:30 p.m.
VI.
Prioritization Exercise
2:00 p.m.
VII.
Break
2:30 p.m.
VIII. Issues, Challenges, Barriers and Goals Worksheet
2:45 p.m.
IX.
3:20 p.m.
Wrap Up and Next Steps
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STEP TWO:
COLLECT DATA
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STEP TWO: Collect Data
Primary and secondary data sources were identified. Primary sources included quantitative surveys
and qualitative feedback from community stakeholders.
Primary Data Collection
Survey Methodology
A needs assessment survey was developed to garner the opinion of Raleigh County residents on
the indicators of poverty. The Needs Assessment Steering Committee identified a variety of
methods to distribute the survey to county residents.
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Survey areas explored the eight community action key areas that are indicators of
poverty. They include employment, education, housing, health, nutrition, use of income,
transportation, and emergency situations.
The survey also explored the area of children’s needs.
The Needs Assessment Steering Committee identified target audiences including
partners, services providers and community leaders, and the community at-large for
survey delivery and developed an outreach plan that identified the method of survey
delivery for each target audience, i.e. mail, electronic.
In addition, two methods were used to obtain feedback from RCCAA clients. In one
method, clients completed the survey while receiving services with staff available to
answer any questions. The other method involved surveying parents of RCCAA Head
Start children.
By utilizing Survey Monkey, an electronic online survey tool, RCCAA was able to
effectively reach the some of the target audiences. However, hard copy surveys were
also distributed using strategic outreach partners. The process included Kingery &
Company preparing hard copy versions of the survey and mailing packets directly to the
survey distribution partners. RCCAA staff manually entered hard copy survey feedback
into the Survey Monkey system.
Survey Data Collection Plan
Target Population
Parents of Young
Children
(Head Start)
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Method of Delivery
Survey Distribution Partner
Paper surveys
RCCAA Head Start Parents
Paper surveys
Busy Bee Day Care
Paper surveys
WIC Office
Paper surveys
Paper surveys
Raleigh County Board of Education
Summer Schools
Dr. Lucero – Pediatrician
Paper surveys
Dr. Stanton’s Office – Pediatrician
Teens
(High School Students)
Adults
(Clients of Social
Service Non-Profit
Organizations)
Adults (Community
Members)
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Paper surveys
– Summer Schools
Electronic surveys
Just For Kids
Paper surveys
4-H
Electronic and Paper
surveys
RCCAA Clients
Electronic surveys
RCCAA’s website
Paper surveys
Heritage House Apartments
Paper surveys
Wild Wood House Apartments
Paper surveys
Southern Regional Jail
Paper surveys
AA Meetings
Electronic surveys
Health Rite
Paper surveys
Health Department
Paper surveys
DHHR
Paper and electronic
surveys
Electronic surveys
FMRS
Paper surveys
Pain Clinics
Electronic surveys
United Way and Partner Agencies
Paper surveys
Birth to Three
Paper surveys
Women’s Resource Center
Paper surveys
Friday’s in the Park
Paper surveys
Rotary Club
Paper surveys
New River Pool
Carpenters Corner
Electronic surveys
Seniors
Paper surveys
City of Beckley – Emergency
Services contact list
Access Health
Electronic surveys
United Bank
Paper surveys
VA Hospital
Paper surveys
Local churches
Electronic surveys
First Property Solutions
Paper surveys
Electronic and paper
surveys
RCCAA staff on public
transportation bus
Senior Center – Commission on
Aging
Electronic surveys
First Property Solutions
Paper surveys
Pettus Senior Nutrition Site
Survey Results Summary
There were 1,141 needs assessment survey respondents, with the largest segment of respondents
ages 24-44. The majority were female (65.6%), White (78.2%), with a monthly household income
of $2,001+ (29.5%) listing high school/G.E.D. as the highest level of education completed
(40.0%). Survey respondents were asked whether a key area or poverty indicator was an issue for
them and/or their family.
The overall ranking of the eight key poverty indicators along with the top three reasons identified
for each was as follows:
1. Health – 35%
2. Transportation – 30.7%
3. Employment – 27.4%
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4. Housing – 22.9%
1. Affordability of rent/house payments
2. Lack of affordable/suitable housing
3. Affordability of additional housing costs, i.e. utilities, insurance, deposits, etc.
5. Use of Income – 21.5%
The top three reasons
1. Lack of knowledge
accounts, etc.
identified were:
on how to save/invest money
about money management, i.e. credit card debt, budgeting, checking
about addressing credit issues
6. Nutrition – 17.1%
1. Not enough income to cover food cost
2. Lack of transportation, i.e. to grocery store, food pantry or other food resources
3. Not eligible for food stamps
7. Education – 13.7%
1. Lack of transportation (school-related)
2. Lack of vocational skills or training
3. Lack of computer access at home
8. Emergency Situations*
*(NOTE: The format of the Emergency Situations did not allow for a ranking or percentage; rather it asked respondents to
choose the three most important emergency situations that may be problems in the area.)
Community Stakeholder Feedback
In an effort to gather qualitative primary data, external members of the Community Needs
Assessment Steering Committee were asked open ended questions that focused on finding out how
their agencies might be addressing the key poverty issues.
Area agencies provided in depth feedback on ways they are making an impact on the key poverty
indicators. The agencies included:
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YMCA
Raleigh County Schools
City of Beckley
Raleigh County Commission on Aging
WV DHHR
United Bank
Raleigh County Community Action Association
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Open-ended questions about each of the key poverty indicators encouraged expression of
qualitative feedback. Questions such as, “Is your agency addressing EMPLOYMENT issues in your
community and if so, how? The responses in detail are included at the end of each poverty issue
as part of the county reports. Overall questions and responses included the following feedback.
What
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one thing do you like most about your community?
Abundance of activities (ex. chili night, friends of coal auto fair, etc.)
Agencies work together to meet the needs of our community.
There is a great deal of support in our community-both from the corporate world and
individuals. There is obviously not enough financial support to curb poverty; however,
having people that care about the community allows us to maximize the opportunities we do
have.
Not too big or too small
The cooperativeness of serving organizations and our community leaders.
The people are generally pretty friendly.
I love the sense of community that exists in the Beckley/Raleigh County area. The more I
travel and visit other parts of the country, I realize how much I like the overall feel of our
community, the "small town" feel, and the genuineness of the people that live here.
What is ONE thing you would change to improve your community?
 I would like to see more people take ownership and responsibility for their lives and those
they are responsible for. This is a national problem, so we are not unique. However, I feel
that real opportunity exists everywhere. However, decisions have to be made to take full
advantage of them.
 Create more jobs.
 Increase drug rehab to reduce the drug use in the community.
 Drug usage
 Would like to see less drug abuse.
 More employment opportunities
 Drugs are an epidemic in seemingly all rural communities. I do not know of any better
ways to curb the problem than what already exists; however, having a more involved drug
prevention, detoxification, and rehabilitation program in our area would have to help.
In your opinion, what would your community look like without poverty?
 I think we would see less crime and more community involvement
 Utopia.
 Without poverty, the community would have less crime, better education systems, and
fewer drug problems.
 Less crime, less abuse and neglect of children and adults, and more educated individuals.
 Safer, especially in the strong poverty areas, as well as better kept.
 Lower crime rates associated with poverty.
 Obviously, attention and energy currently being directed towards meeting basic needs could
be re-directed towards other more advantageous activities, whether that be educational,
family structure, community development, as well as a host of other endeavors.
In your opinion, what keeps families in poverty in your community?
 I feel it’s a combination of issues. One is the "model" that has been provided to individuals
and families in that they feel self-responsibility is not an option. Another related issue is the
educational and career opportunities needed to break this cycle, whether that includes
programs offered to make a difference in this area or the willingness to take advantage of
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them. Lastly, on a more global front, I believe it's the breakdown of the family unit as a
whole that has led to poverty and other negative situations affecting our country.
Lack of jobs. Shortage of community support.
Raleigh County is plagued with generational poverty. Regardless of how good the economy
is, the poverty rate remains high because many people in this area simply do not want to
work.
Drugs, Alcohol, lack of education, transportation
Loss of jobs, unable to find employment, drugs
Unemployment
There are a great deal of drugs, especially prescription pills, in the poverty areas of our
community. Also, a lack in education from generation to generation aided by the coal
industry that detracts young adults from attending college, hurts our community-especially
when the coal industry is down, the companies have layoffs, and we have a great deal of
individuals who are not skilled in any other industry, nor will they settle for jobs paying
substantially less than what they make in the mines.
Secondary Data Collection
Secondary data included collecting relevant and current statistics and research from reliable
sources such as other non-profit agencies and government entities in an effort to complement the
survey results and community stakeholder feedback. Research on each of the eight poverty
indicators was compiled and are presented in detail as part of the Poverty Indicator sections.
SOURCES OF DATA
Center for Budget & Policy. West Virgina Federal Rental Assistant Facts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CFED – Assets & Opportunities Scorecard
Opportunity Nation
United States Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey
United States Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
West Virginia Division of Local Health
Wikipedia. Raleigh County, West Virginia
Workforce West Virginia
WV Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities
WV Department of Health and Human Resources
WV Department of Education
WV Department of Education, Office of Special Programs
WV KIDS COUNT FUND
WV State Police Department
Zero to Three – National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
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COUNTY
PROFILE
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COUNTY PROFILE
RALEIGH COUNTY
History & Geography
Raleigh County was formed on January 23, 1850 from portions of
Fayette County, then a part of Virginia. Alfred Beckley (1802–1888)
said he gave Raleigh County its name in honor of Sir Walter Raleigh
(1552–1618), the “enterprising and far-seeing patron of the earliest
attempts to colonize our old Mother State of Virginia,” according to
Raleigh County: West Virginia by Jim Wood. The county was the
scene in 1914 of the Eccles Mine Disaster, the second-worst coal
mining disaster in West Virginia history. The death toll was at least
180. More recently, the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster of 2010,
which killed 29, also occurred in Raleigh County. Longtime Senator Robert Byrd's home town was
Sophia. The county seat is Beckley.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 609 square miles, of which
607 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
Population Facts
Population Change 2000-2011
Geographic Area
Raleigh County,
West Virginia
West Virginia
Census 2000
Population
ACS 2007-2011
Population
Population
Change
79,220
78,701
-519
-0.66
1,808,344
1,846,372
38,028
2.10
Population by Age 2007-2011
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% Change
Population by Gender 2007-2011
Geographic Area
0 to 4
5 to 17
M
Raleigh County
F
18 to 64
M
F
M
Over 64
F
M
F
2,419
2,316
5,974
5,711
25,574
24,163
4,845
7,248
West Virginia
53,371
50,811
145,334
138,478
582,546
581,361
116,223
167,074
United States
10,308,314
9,862,063 27,583,764
26,293,608
95,838,920
97,108,272
15,282,403
22,599,606
Population by Race 2007-2011
Geographic
Area
Population by Race 2007-2011
Black
American Indian
White
F
M
F
M
Native Hawaiian
F
M
F
Mixed Race
M
F
Raleigh
County
34,414
35,529
3,656
2,903
108
189
356
497
21
0
538
220
West
Virginia
851,645
884,816
31,657
26,639
1,768
1,284
5,557
6,252
381
75
15,357
16,726
United
States
M
Asian
M
F
112,055,360 115,111,656 18,290,588 20,105,268 1,243,909 1,258,744 6,896,938 7,600,247 251,420 249,172 3,889,436 3,927,218
SURVEY
RESPONDENTS
PROFILE AND OVERALL
RESULTS
SURVEY RESPONDENT PROFILE
Throughout the survey process, 1,141 individuals who live and/or work in Raleigh County
completed the Needs Assessment Survey. Participants included educators, senior citizens, elected
officials, high school seniors, employees and board members of various local non-profit
organizations, and clients served by non-profit social service agencies. Below is a demographic
synopsis of the individuals who took part in the process:
Your age:
70 and older
6.2%
55-69
20.0%
45-54
16.2%
24-44
18-23
12-17
0.0%
42.9%
8.1%
6.6%
10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0%
Your gender:
65.6%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
34.4%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Male
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Female
Your ethnic background:
Other (please specify)
Multi-Race (any 2 or more of…
1.3%
Other responses:
• Indian – X
• Hispanic – XXXXX
• Mexican American
• Mexican
• Multi-Race/
Hispanic
2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other… 0.2%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian and Alaska… 0.4%
Black/African American
17.4%
White
78.2%
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%
Number of people in your household:
7 or more
6
5
2.3%
3.1%
9.0%
4
13.9%
3
18.0%
2
30.0%
1
0.0%
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23.8%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
Household Type:
Multi-Family
6.1%
Two Adults/No Children
19.3%
Single Person
22.0%
Two Parent Household
26.8%
Single Parent/Male
4.8%
Single Parent/Female
21.1%
0.0%
Sources of HOUSEHOLD income: (Choose all that apply.)
57.8%
5.4%
3.8%
0.6%
TANF
Farming
11.3%
I do not
work/receive any
benefits.
2.8%
Odd jobs
Social Security
8.7%
Pension or
retirement benefits
Contract work
3.0%
Workers
Compensation or
other disability…
26.6%
Wages or salary
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%
Monthly HOUSEHOLD income:
I do not know how much…
4.4%
$2,001+
29.5%
$1,501 - $2,000
9.8%
$1,001 - $1,500
13.6%
$751 - $1,000
11.6%
$501 - $750
$251 - $500
$100 - $250
Less than $100
0.0%
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13.4%
6.1%
2.1%
9.4%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
Highest Level of Education in Your HOUSEHOLD:
Graduate/Professional
15.0%
Bachelors Degree
Associates Degree
Trade School
12.6%
4.9%
3.2%
Some College
18.0%
High School/GED
Middle/Junior High School
Elementary School
40.0%
4.7%
1.6%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0%
Do you live and/or work in Raleigh County?
120.0%
100.0%
97.8%
80.0%
60.0%
40.0%
20.0%
2.2%
0.0%
Yes
No
Zip Code: (Multiple responses are noted next to each zip code.)
• 24701 (2)
• 25067
• 24739
• 25118
• 24740
• 25140 (6)
• 24870
• 25162
• 24874
• 25174 (5)
• 24901 (3)
• 25701
• 25007 (3)
• 25703
• 25008
• 25801 (719)
• 25044 (5)
• 25802 (9)
• 25045
• 25803
• 25048
• 25811
• 25062
• 25813 (54)
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
25817
25818
25821
25822
25823
25824
25825
25827
25831
25832
25836
25839
(6)
(4)
(14)
(22)
(20)
(2)
(39)
(4)
(16)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
25840
25843
25844
25851
25853
25855
25864
25865
25866
25871
25873
25876
25878
25879
25880
(2)
(7)
(8)
(2)
(4)
(12)
(3)
(9)
(31)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
25882
25894
25901
25902
25906
25908
25909
25910
25911
25915
25917
25918
25919
25921
25925
(13)
(2)
(5)
(2)
(2)
(4)
(29)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
25927 (2)
25932 (6)
25969
25976 (2)
25989 (4)
26651
28206
28214
33518 (2)
40403
Live in Fayette
(25917) but work in
Raleigh (25880)
(15)
Overall SURVEY RESULTS The top three needs identified by the survey respondents were as follows:
1. Health
2. Transportation
3. Employment
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
EMPLOYMENT
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POVERTY INDICATOR: EMPLOYMENT
MOYMENT Primary Data: Survey Results
EMPLOYMENT Primary Data: Survey Results
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is employment an issue for you and/or
your family. Of the 1,093 individuals who answered the question, 27.4% of respondents felt that
employment was in fact an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of
employment issues in the community, the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for
respondents to identify WHY employment was an issue.
Is employment an issue for you and/or your family?
80.0%
identified were:
72.6%
70.0%
60.0%
1. Lack of employment
opportunities
2. Lack of good-paying
jobs with benefits
3. Lack of reliable
transportation
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
27.4%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
If employment is an issue, please choose the THREE most important
reasons why.
60.0%
47.7%
50.0%
40.0%
18.5%
20.4%
12.8%
12.2%
Cost of child care (workrelated)
20.0%
36.8%
Lack of child care (workrelated)
30.0%
40.4%
10.0%
17.6%
7.0%
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Unknown
Lack of resume/job
application/interview skills
Lack of reliable transportation
Lack of good-paying jobs with
benefits
Lack of employment
opportunities
Lack of training to obtain a job
Lack of education to obtain a
job
0.0%
Participants Speak Out – Community Stakeholder Feedback
Is your agency addressing EMPLOYMENT issues in your community and if so, how?
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Raleigh County Schools is one of largest employers in county.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging is looking for and promoting opportunities through
grants and special programs.
RCCAA operates a garage training program, and also works with clients to prepare resumes,
work on interview skills, etc. RCCAA also maintains a "Job Bank" with a list of businesses
that are currently hiring and also keep applications on hand for clients that come in for
assistance.
WV DHHR’s TANF program assists customers in obtaining employment and assists them
with the necessary skills to maintain their employment.
United Bank, Inc. has not laid off any employees in West Virginia, even during the great
recession. Our company continues to offer many full-time positions with health benefits for
members of our community.
Secondary Data: Research
Understanding the employment situation in the community
provides the background necessary for determining what types
of jobs are available, what skills business and industry heed and
what it takes for a family to become self-sufficient. Amidst
falling home equity, the rising cost of food, health care and
housing along with national unemployment rates, employment
plays a tremendous role in a community’s ability to overcome a
recession.
National Poverty Guidelines:
Persons
in Family or Household
48 Contiguous
States and D.C.
1
$11,170
2
15,130
3
19,090
4
23,050
5
27,010
6
30,970
7
34,930
8
38,890
For each additional person, add
3,950
*United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2013
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Poverty Rate
According to the 2007-2011 U.S. Census, the poverty rate in Raleigh County is 17%.
slightly lower than the state average of 18.7%.
This is
Poverty 2011
Geographic Area
All Ages
Number of
Persons
Raleigh County
Age 0-17
Poverty
Rate
Number of
Persons
Age 5-17
Poverty
Rate
Number of
Persons
Poverty
Rate
12,758
17.0
3,776
23.4
2,428
21.3
West Virginia
336,658
18.7
98,270
26.1
65,497
24.0
United States
48,452,035
22.5 10,976,987
20.8
15.9 16,386,500
Poverty Rate Change 2007-2011
Geographic
Area
Persons in
Poverty, 2000
Raleigh County
Poverty Rate,
2000
Persons in
Poverty, 2011
Poverty Rate,
2011
Change in
Poverty Rate,
2000 - 2011
12,911
17.2
12,758
17.0
-0.2
West Virginia
273,986
15.5
336,658
18.7
3.2
United States
31,581,086
11.3
48,452,035
15.9
4.6
Households in Poverty 2007-2011
Geographic Area
Raleigh County
Total Households,
2007/2011
Households in Poverty,
2007/2011
% Households in
Poverty, 2007/2011
31,211
5,415
17.4
West Virginia
740,080
128,927
17.4
United States
114,761,360
15,337,307
13.4
Percent of Household in Poverty by Type
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Childhood (0-17) Poverty Rate 2000 – 2011
Geographic
Area
Children in
Poverty, 2000
Poverty Rate,
2000
Children in
Poverty, 2011
Poverty Rate,
2011
Change in
Poverty Rate,
2000 - 2011
Raleigh
County, West
Virginia
4,098
24.9
3,776
23.4
-1.5
West Virginia
85,417
21.9
98,270
26.1
4.2
United States
11,587,118
16.2
16,386,500
22.5
6.3
Poverty Rate Change for Children under Five, 2000 – 2011
Geographic
Area
Children 0-4 in
Poverty, 2000
Poverty Rate,
2000
Children 0-4 in
Poverty, 2011
Poverty Rate,
2011
Change in
Poverty Rate,
2000 - 2011
Raleigh
County, West
Virginia
1,361
31.3
1,348
28.5
-2.9
West Virginia
27,891
26.9
32,773
31.6
4.8
United States
4,050,543
20.3
5,409,513
27.0
6.6
Poverty Rate Change for Children Ages Five to Seventeen, 2000 - 2011
Geographic
Area
Children 5-17
in Poverty,
2000
Poverty Rate,
2000
Children 5-17
in Poverty,
2011
Poverty Rate,
2011
Change in
Poverty Rate,
2000 - 2011
Raleigh
County, West
Virginia
2,737
22.6
2,428
21.3
-1.3
West Virginia
57,526
20.1
65,497
24.0
3.9
United States
7,536,575
14.6
10,976,987
20.8
6.2
Seniors in Poverty 2007-2011
Geographic Area
Raleigh County, West
Virginia
Seniors
Seniors in Poverty
Senior Poverty Rate
12,266
1,078
8.8
West Virginia
285,284
29,310
10.3
United States
38,283,844
3,593,580
9.4
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Median Household Income
The following chart shows the national, state and county level median household income. Raleigh
County is below the national average of $50,502.
2011 Median Household Income
Area
United States
Amount
$50,502
West Virginia
$38,482
Raleigh County
$38,596
*U.S. Census Bureau, 2013
Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate is the number in the civilian labor force divided by the number of
unemployed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines unemployment as people who do not have a
job, have actively looked for work in the past four weeks, and are currently available for work. It
also includes people who were temporarily laid off and are waiting to be called back to that job. It
doesn't count the jobless who:


Didn't look for a job in the past four weeks.
Are so discouraged that they have stopped looking for a job.
The unemployment rate is important as a gauge of joblessness. For this reason, it is also a gauge
of the economy's growth rate. However, the unemployment rate is a lagging indicator. This means
it measures the effect of a recession and so occurs after one has already started.
Employers are reluctant to lay people off when the economy turns bad, and even more reluctant to
hire them when the economy improves. For that reason, the unemployment rate can only confirm
what the other indicators are showing. For example, if the other indicators show a quickening
economy and the unemployment rate is declining, then we know businesses are confident enough
to start hiring again. Since it is a lagging indicator, unemployment can worsen even after the
economy starts to improve. For example, unemployment went from 5.6% in 2002 to 6% in 2003
even though the recession ended in 2002.
Area
United States
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Unemployment Rates
May 2012
May 2013
Net Change
7.9%
7.3%
-0.6%
7.3%
5.9%
-1.4%
6.8%
5.9%
-0.9%
United States Department of Labor, 2013
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment for this five year period fell from 7.3
percent to 5.9 percent in Raleigh County.
Employers
In many communities across America, local officials and leaders
wrestle with the role of providing enough local jobs and income to
maintain the economic viability of their communities. National and
international events and trends can have a major impact on the rate
and type of income and the employment growth communities can
achieve. But communities that take an active role in attracting and
retaining jobs, in addition to having a skilled and educated
workforce, have an advantage over those communities that allow
external events to exclusively dictate the pace of local economic
growth.
According to the CFED’s 2013, Assets and Opportunities Scorecard, 33.3% of jobs in West Virginia
are considered low-wage jobs. This is defined as the percentage of jobs in occupations with
median annual pay below 100% poverty threshold for a family of four ($22,314), 2010. (CFED,
Assets & Opportunities Scorecard, 2013)
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According to Workforce West Virginia in 2012, the following are the top two industries providing
employment in Raleigh County:
1. Education, Health & Social Services- 23.8%
2. Retail Trade – 14.5%
According to the WV Employment and Wage Report, the top 10 employers in Raleigh County are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Raleigh General Hospital
Marfork Coal Company
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Beckley Vet Center
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6. Appalachian Regional Healthcare
7. University of Charleston
8. New Winterplace Ski Resort
9. Pocahontas Coal Company
10. Cramer Security & Investigation
POVERTY
INDICATOR:
EDUCATION
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POVERTY INDICATOR: EDUCATION
EDUCATION Primary Data: Survey Results
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is education an issue for you and/or your
family. Of the 1,097 individuals who answered the question, 13.7% of respondents felt that
education was an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of the education
issues in the community, the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents
to identify WHY they felt education was an issue.
Is education an issue for you and/or your family?
100.0%
86.3%
80.0%
1. Lack of transportation
(school-related)
2. Lack of vocational skills
or training
3. Lack of computer access
at home
60.0%
40.0%
13.7%
20.0%
identified were:
0.0%
Yes
No
If education is an issue, please choose the THREE most important reasons why.
31.4%
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19.8%
20.3%
Poor communication with
teachers, principals,
counselors
Unknown
Lack of dropout prevention
for youth
Lack of child care (schoolrelated)
9.9%
24.4%
Lack of transportation
(school-related)
9.3%
Lack of computer access
at home
25.6%
22.7%
Threats of violence in
schools
Lack of GED/Adult
Education classes
21.5%
Availability and/or location
of classes
26.7%
Lack of vocational skills or
training
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Is your agency addressing EDUCATION issues in your community and if so, how?
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YMCA offers a child care program that focuses on pre-reading and pre-writing skills, as well
as many other educational components.
Raleigh County Schools - Providing free public education.
City of Beckley, Department of Emergency Services - Educational concerns are specifically
directed on how individuals, businesses, churches, and other entities can best prepare
themselves for whatever emergency might impact our area.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - We conduct classes on WV and US history, computer
training, and addressing the needs of Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.
RCCAA operates Head Start in Raleigh County and also operates a garage training program
in partnership with the Academy of Careers and Technology and New River Technical and
Community College.
United Bank, Inc. does offer a college course reimbursement program to all employees.
WV DHHR offers educational reimbursement to its employees.
Data and information on the educational levels of clients as well as the
issues surrounding access to education provide a framework for helping
to move people from poverty into self-sufficiency. It has been shown
that low income children who attend Head Start are more likely to
graduate from high school and attend college (National Center for
Children in Poverty).
Schools
Raleigh County
The Raleigh County public school system has 19 elementary schools,
five middle schools, four high schools and one career-technical center.
Raleigh County Schools maintained a graduation rate of 85.73% for the 2010-2011 school year.
The average class size in Raleigh County Schools in the 2010-2011 school year was 21.4 students
with an attendance rate of 95.99%. The dropout rate for that year was 2.5% (WV Department of
Education, 2013).
The current enrollment in Raleigh County Schools for the 2012-2013 school year is 12,580
students. This is an increase from the previous year’s enrollment of 12,456 students. Of the
students currently enrolled, 50.20% are considered low income. This is lower than the state
average of 51.38% (WV Department of Education, 2013).
Post-secondary education in Raleigh County is available at: Academy of Careers and Technology,
Appalachian Bible College, Erma Byrd Center (Houses classrooms used by Marshall, Concord, and
Bluefield State), New River Community and Technical College, University of Charleston – Beckley,
Valley College
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Raleigh County
West Virginia
United States
78.7%
77.0%
75.5%
21%
18.8%
14.7%
On-Time High School
Graduation (% of freshmen
who graduate in four years)
Youth Not in School and Not
Working (% ages 16 to 24)
(Raleigh County Opportunity Index, 2013)
Educational Attainment
West Virginia Educational Attainment
Population 25 years and over
1,282,621
Less than 9th grade
9
th
to 12
th
87,410 (6.8%)
grade, no diploma
144,591 (11.3%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
Some college, no degree
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional degree
529,569 (41.3%)
225,320 (17.6%)
74,457 (5.8%)
135,525 (10.6%)
85,749 (6.7%)
*U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2007-2011
Raleigh County Educational Attainment
Population 25 years and over
55,785
Less than 9th grade
th
th
4,245 (7.6%)
9 to 12 grade, no diploma
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
Some college, no degree
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional degree
7,505 (13.5%)
21,805 (39.1%)
9,983 (17.9%)
3,170 (5.7%)
5,499 (9.9%)
3,578 (6.4%)
Persons Lacking Basic Literacy Skills
Geographic Area
Estimated Population over 16
Percent Lacking Literacy Skills
61,207
14%
West Virginia
1,418,672
13%
United States
15,058,111
22%
Raleigh County
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Special Education – Students with Disabilities (Ages 3 – 21)
Raleigh County
Students with Disabilities (Ages 3-21)
Percent of Total Student Enrollment
2012-2013 School Year
District
State
Autism
35
0.28%
1,619
0.57%
Behavior Disorders
15
0.12%
1,491
0.53%
*
*
279
0.10%
17
0.14%
449
0.16%
*
*
11
0.00%
255
2.03%
6,934
2.46%
*
*
127
0.04%
Other Health Impairments
243
1.93%
5,585
1.98%
Preschool Special Needs
118
0.94%
2,047
0.73%
Specific Learning Disabilities
346
2.75%
11,925
4.22%
Speech/Language
Impairments
522
4.15%
13,923
4.93%
*
*
97
0.03%
1,562
12.42%
44,487
15.76%
Blind and Partially Sighted
Hard of Hearing
Deaf-Blindness
Mental Impairments
Orthopedic Impairments
Traumatic Brain Injury
TOTAL
*WV District Special Education Data Report, 2013
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
HOUSING
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POVERTY INDICATOR: HOUSING
Primary Data: Survey Results
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is housing an issue for you and/or your
family. Of the 1,099 individuals who answered the question, 22.9% felt that housing was in fact
an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of housing issues in the community,
the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents to identify WHY housing
was an issue.
Is housing an issue for you and/or your family?
90.0%
The top 3 reasons
identified were:
77.1%
80.0%
70.0%
1. Affordability of rent/house
payments
2. Lack of affordable/suitable
housing
3. Affordability of additional
housing costs, i.e.
utilities, insurance,
deposits, etc.
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
22.9%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
If housing is an issue, please choose the THREE most important reasons why.
64.1%
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20.7%
10.4% 9.3%
Unknown
5.6%
Lack of funds to ensure
energy efficiency of my
home
6.7%
Lack of temporary
emergency housing
27.8%
Lack of knowledge about
buying a home
Affordability of needed
housing repairs or
weatherization, i.e. roof,…
Affordability of additional
housing costs, i.e. utilities,
insurance, deposits, etc.
Housing size doesn't meet
family needs
Lack of affordable/suitable
housing
13.3%
19.6%
Lack of down payment on a
house
32.2%
Credit issues
39.3%
Affordability of rent/house
payments
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
No
Is your agency addressing HOUSING issues in your community and if so, how?
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Raleigh County Schools partner with the homeless shelter.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - We refer people who inquire to possible resources.
RCCAA operates a housing program that consists of eight permanent supportive housing
units and a Rapid Re-housing program.
Finding affordable housing (both rental and available for homeownership) continues to be a
challenge for many Americans. Safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing provides not only
shelter for families, but stabilization for children, and in cases of homeownership—the ability for
individuals and families to build and retain an asset for the future.
Occupancy and Home Value
Attainable housing is defined as housing that is in a safe and
acceptable condition and does not financially burden a family.
Federal government guidelines, primarily those developed by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), define attainable housing as housing that costs a
homeowner or renter no more than 30% of the household's
gross monthly income. This figure includes mortgage payments,
home insurance, taxes, homeowner association and/or
condominium fees, and utilities.
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
Owner Occupied
Renter Occupied
Median Value
Median Rent Asked
Raleigh County Housing Data
35,954
31,211
4,743
23,701
6,417
$89,100
$548
Housing Units without Plumbing, 2000 and 2007 - 2011
Geographic
Area
Raleigh
County
West Virginia
United
States
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Occupied
Housing
Housing
Units without
Units, 2000
Plumbing,
2000
Percent
without
Plumbing,
2000
Occupied
Housing
Housing
Units without
Units, 2007- Plumbing,
2011
2007-2011
Percent
without
Plumbing,
2007-2011
31,793
287
0.80
35,954
52
0.17
736,481
7,451
0.88
880,962
4,947
0.67
1,737,080
11,005
0.56
2,161,247
9,688
0.53
Rentals
About 27% of all West Virginia households – or 201,500 households – are renters. Federal rental
assistance programs enable more than 36,300 low-income households in West Virginia to rent
modest housing at an affordable cost. About 58% of these households are headed by people who
are elderly or have disabilities; approximately 31% are families with children. (Center on Budget &
Policy Priorities, 2013)
Federal programs reach only a small share of the low-income West Virginia households that pay
unaffordable rental housing costs and are therefore at increased risk of homelessness and other
types of housing instability:
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In West Virginia, 41,000 low-income renter households pay more than half their monthly
cash income for housing costs. On average, these households have incomes of $790 and
pay housing costs of $710, leaving only $80 to pay for other necessities. About 41% of
these cost-burdened renters are elderly or people with disabilities, while 27% are families
with children.
When housing costs consume more than half of household income, low-income families are
at greater risk of becoming homeless. Point-in-time surveys suggest that at least 2,200
people are homeless in West Virginia.(Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, 2013)
The following chart contains the Fair Market Rents for Raleigh County, WV. Fair Market Rents
(FMRs) are estimates of rental housing costs in local housing markets that the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) prepares using rent survey data to serve as the basis for
determining the maximum subsidy levels in the Housing Choice Voucher program. In general, FMRs
are set at the 40th percentile rent i.e., the dollar amount which allows voucher-holders access to
40 percent of standard quality rental units. Adjustments are made to exclude public housing units,
newly built units and substandard units (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
2013).
Raleigh County
FAIR MARKET RENT ($/month)
0 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
2012
440
468
528
674
694
2013
528
532
701
873
937
(US Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2013)
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According to the 2013 Assets & Opportunities Scorecard, 72.3% of West Virginia households are
homeowners.
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
HEALTH
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POVERTY INDICATOR: HEALTH
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is health an issue for you and/or your
family. Of the 1,090 individuals who answered the question, 35% felt that health was in fact an
issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of health issues in the community, the
Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents to identify WHY health was an
issue.
Is health an issue for you and/or your family?
identified were:
1. Lack of medical
insurance
2. Lack of dental
services
3. Affordability of
prescription drugs
65.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
35.0%
Yes
No
If health is an issue, please choose the THREE most important reasons why.
60.0% 53.1%
50.0%
40.0%
33.7% 33.9%
36.5%
30.0%
24.4%
20.0%
13.7% 13.2%
5.4% 6.2%
10.0%
4.7%
0.8% 2.8%
9.3%
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Unknown
Lack of mental health services
Lack of substance abuse
services
Lack of prenatal care services
Lack of adequate in-home care
services for seniors
Lack of healthcare services for
handicapped individuals
Lack of vision services
Lack of dental services
Affordability of prescription
drugs
Lack of free or low-cost medical
services
Lack of healthcare providers
who accept my medical…
Lack of healthcare providers in
the area
Lack of medical insurance
0.0%
Do you have public water?
100.0%
94.6%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
5.4%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
Do your children receive fluoride supplements?
100.0%
86.8%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
13.2%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
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No
Participants Speak Out - Community Stakeholder Feedback
Is your agency addressing HEALTH issues in your community and if so, how?
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As the YMCA we offer many wellness opportunities (PEIA, aerobics, etc.) for community
members. We also incorporate physical fitness into our Preschool Program.
Raleigh County Schools - Nurses in schools. Health fairs in schools.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging has a fitness facility, conducts exercise activities, have
health screenings, sponsor wellness, end of life and abuse seminars, and have frequent
presentations on health issues with our luncheon crowd.
Indirectly through other programs. RCCAA ensures that all Head Start children have a
medical and dental home, that all homeless clients are connected to a source for primary
health care and mental health care, and that uninsured clients that are eligible are
connected with Medicaid and/or CHIPS.
WVDHHR assists with SNAP benefits for our customers.
Those struggling in poverty, as well as many families moving out of poverty, find it difficult at
times to find available and affordable healthcare options.
Health Overview
Raleigh County
According to the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the top three health concerns in
Raleigh County are: Hepatitis B with drug use, oral health and heart disease. Residents can access
health care at the following location in Raleigh County:
Hospitals:
• Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
• Beckley VA Medical Center
• Raleigh General Hospital
Urgent Care Facilities:
• Doctors Immedicare, Beckley
• Express Care, Crab Orchard
• Med Express, Beckley
• Primary Care Plus, Beckley
Primary Healthcare:
• Access Health
• Eleanor Hurt Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department
• Health Right
Vision Services:
• Beckley Vision Center, Beckley
• Blaydes Eye Clinic, Beckley
• Carr Eye Care, Beckley
• Clarke Eye Clinic, Beckley
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•
•
•
Eye Care One, Beckley (Wal-Mart)
Family Vision Care, Beckley
Waitkus Eye Care, Beckley
Dental Services:
• Steve Childress DDS Beckley
• M.A. Farid, DDS Beckley
• Andrew Dickens & Lance Dillon, DDS
Beckley
• Kevin Lucky, DDS Beckley
• Shady Spring Dental Care, Shady
Spring, WV Beckley
• Gregory Harvey, DDS Beckley
• Charles Cappellari Dentist Office
Beckley
• Andrada & Rose Dentistry Beckley
• Associates in Family Dentistry Beckley
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kevin Bailey DDS Beckley
Beckley Dental Center Beckley
Jeff Clay, DDS Beckley
Eckley Orthodontics Beckley
Stephen Finch, DDS Beckley
Trevor Gray, DDS Beckley
Francis Hajash, DDS Beckley
Jeff Harvey, DDS Beckley
Syner & Wine, DDS Beckley
Foley Orthodontics Beckley
Michael Smith, DDS, Crab Orchard
New River Family Health Center
Mental Health Services:
• FMRS, Beckley
• Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
• Dr. Faheem
• Dr. Hassan
Many health factors shape our communities' health outcomes. We know that much of what
influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office—in our workplaces, schools and
neighborhoods. The following information is from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
program. This programs looks at health statistics across the nation to help communities create
solutions that make it easier for people to be healthy in their own communities, focusing on specific
factors that we know affect health, such as education and income. Rankings illustrate what we
know when it comes to what’s making people sick or healthy (County Health Rankings &
Roadmaps, 2012).
The chart below focuses on health behaviors, clinical care, and the physical environment. It
also measures two types of health outcomes to show how healthy the county is: how long people
live (mortality) and how healthy people feel (morbidity). Below are the results for Raleigh County
and the state of West Virginia.
Health Outcomes
Mortality
Premature Death
Morbidity
Poor or fair health
Poor physical health days
Poor mental health days
Low birth weight
Health Factors
Health Behaviors
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Raleigh County
West Virginia
10,893
9,351
27%
5.4
4.7
11.8%
22%
4.9
4.4
9.4%
Rank (out of 55
counties)
45
46
46
23
27
Adult smoking
Adult obesity
Physical inactivity
Excessive drinking`
Motor vehicle crash death rate
Sexually transmitted
infections
Teen birth rate
Clinical Care
Uninsured
Primary care physicians**
Dentists**
Preventable hospital stays
Diabetic screening
Mammography screening
24%
34%
36%
7%
19
186
26%
33%
33%
10%
20
209
55
45
17%
1,091:1
1,970:1
124
80%
60%
17%
1,310:1
2,305:1
99
83%
61%
18
Behavioral Health Profile
The West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health and Health Facilities (BHHF) is the designated
host agency for the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), a project funded by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The SEOW was assembled
to lead the statewide systematic process to gather, review, analyze, translate, and disseminate
information about substance use and abuse and mental health in West Virginia. The following data
has been developed based upon the most current and available data on substance use and its
related consequences (Raleigh County Behavioral Health Profile, 2012).
Indicator
Cigarette smoking
Smokeless tobacco use
Binge drinking
Behavioral Risk Factors 2004-2008
Raleigh County
24.3%
11.1%
5.8%
Rank in WV*
30
10
31
Source: WV Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, WV Bureau for Public Health, Health Statistics Center.
*Ranking in WV is based on 36 geographic entities. Entities include 12 groups of counties and 24 stand-alone counties.
Rankings based on prevalence; 1st highest rate and 36th lowest rate.
Many types of prescription drugs are abused. Currently there is a growing, deadly epidemic of
prescription painkiller abuse in West Virginia and across the country. In the US, nearly three out of
four prescription drug overdoses are caused by prescription painkillers also called opioid painkillers.
Raleigh County has seen a rise in prescription drug overdose deaths of nearly 177% since 2003.
More than 12 million people reported using prescription painkillers non-medically across the US in
2010, that is, using them without a prescription or for the feeling they cause. (Raleigh County
Behavioral Health Profile, 2012)
Drug Use in the Past Year among Persons 12 Years or Older, 2006-2008
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Marijuana
7.9%
9.2%
Cocaine
2.2%
2.6%
Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers
4.8%
5.5%
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Statistics on Children and Teens - Healthcare and Related Issues
The following children and teen statistics were obtained from the latest WV KIDS COUNT Data
Book.
Percent low birth-weight babies
County
2005
2011
West Virginia
Raleigh County
9.2%
9.6%
9.3%
10.5%
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
-1.1%
-9.3%
*West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
Infant Mortality Rate
(per 1,000 live births)
2005
2011
County
West Virginia
Raleigh County
7.9
7.0
7.5
7.6
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
+4.0%
-8.4%
*West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
County
Child Death Rate
(ages 1-14 per 100,000 children)
2005
2011
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
+10.9%
+6.6%
West Virginia
24.6
21.9
Raleigh County
27.2
25.4
(perths)*West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
County
Teen Birth Rate
(ages 15-19 per 1,000 females)
2005
2011
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
-6.8%
-18.7%
West Virginia
43.4
46.3
Raleigh County
47.2
56.0
(per 1,*West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
County
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Percent Births to Unmarried Teens
(ages 10-19)
2005
2011
9.2%
8.6%
10.6%
10.6%
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
-15.2%
-22.8%
(per 1 *West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
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Teen Injury Death Rate
(ages 15-19 per 100,000 teens)
2005
2011
County
West Virginia
Raleigh County
70.1
46.0
53.5
75.8
% Change
(+Better, -Worse)
+23.7%
-64.8%
(per *West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund 2012 Data Book
Public Health
The County Health Departments in each county provides a variety of services including community
education, family planning, breast & cervical cancer services and many more. The following chart
summarizes the services offered by the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department.
Services Provided
Raleigh
Breast & Cervical Cancer Services
Community Education
Community Health Services
Environmental
Epidemiology
Family Planning
HIV/Aids
Hypertension
Immunization
Provider Education
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Tuberculosis
Other
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(WV DHHR, 2013)
Uninsured Persons, 2010
Geographic Area
Raleigh County
Insurance
Population
(2010 Estimate)
Number Insured
Number Uninsured Percent Uninsured
62,568
51,911
10,657
17.0
West Virginia
1,508,370
1,245,576
262,794
17.4
United States
262,403,379
215,846,576
46,556,803
17.7
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
NUTRITION
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POVERTY INDICATOR: NUTRITION
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is nutrition an issue for you and/or your
family. Of the 1,085 individuals who answered the question, 17.1% felt that nutrition was in fact
an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of nutrition issues in the
community, the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents to identify
WHY nutrition was an issue.
Is nutrition an issue for you and/or your family?
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
identified were:
82.9%
1. Not enough income to
cover food cost
2. Lack of transportation,
i.e. to grocery store, food
pantry or other food
resources
3. Not eligible for food
stamps
17.1%
Yes
No
If nutrition is an issue, please choose the THREE most important reasons why.
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61.0%
36.6%
25.8%
16.0%
6.6%
Unknown
Lack of knowledge on
available nutrition
resources, i.e. WIC, food…
Not eligible for food
stamps
10.8%
Not eligible for free or
reduced school meals
16.0%
Lack of time to prepare
meals
Lack of transportation, i.e.
to grocery store, food
pantry or other food…
Not enough income to
cover food cost
Lack of knowledge on
healthy food choices
20.7%
20.2%
Food resources not
available, i.e. Senior
Citizens meals, meals…
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Is your agency addressing NUTRITION issues in your community and if so, how?
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Raleigh County Schools - Upgrading nutrition programs. Removed soda machines in schools.
Summer programs that offers meals.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - We follow the federal nutritional guidelines with all
of our meal programs. We provide healthy meals to seniors throughout the county.
RCCAA provides mass feeding sites at Head Start and Pine Haven and contracts to provide a
senior nutrition site in Pettus.
Health Secondary Data
Good nutrition, physical activity, and a healthy body weight are
essential parts of a person’s overall health and well-being.
Together, these factors can help decrease a person’s risk of
developing serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke, and cancer. A
healthful diet, regular physical activity, and achieving and
maintaining a healthy weight also are important to managing
health conditions so they do not worsen over time. (Healthy
People, 2013)
Most Americans do not eat a healthful diet and are not physically active at levels needed to
maintain proper health. Fewer than 1 in 3 adults and an even lower proportion of adolescents eat
the recommended amount of vegetables each day. The majority of adults (81.6%) and adolescents
(81.8%) do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. As a result of these behaviors,
the country has experienced a dramatic increase in obesity. Today, approximately 1 in 3 adults
(34.0%) and 1 in 6 children and adolescents (16.2%) are obese. (Healthy People, 2013)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), during the past 20 years, there has been a
dramatic increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. In 2011, no state had an
obesity rate of less than 20%. Twelve states had a rate higher than 30% and West Virginia was
one of those states with an obesity rate of 32.4%. West Virginia has the 2nd highest obesity rate in
the United States. (Centers for Disease Control, 2013)
Raleigh County
The obesity rate in Raleigh County is 34%. This is slightly higher than state average of 33%.
According to the 2013 County Health Rankings, 49% of all restaurants in Raleigh County are fast
food restaurants.
The following food pantries are located in Raleigh County:
 Calvalry Assembly of God, Beckley, WV
 The Dream Center/Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, Beckley, WV
 Food for Body and Soul, Beckley, WV
 Food Pantry/Emergency Services, Whitesville, WV
 Helping Hands, Beckley, WV
 Salvation Army, Beckley, WV
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According to the 2012 West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund data book, the number of children
approved for free and reduced-priced school meals has slightly decreased in Raleigh County. In
2005, 53.9% of children were eligible and in 2011 the percentage decreased to 52.3%.
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
USE OF INCOME
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POVERTY INDICATOR: USE OF INCOME
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is use of income an issue for you and/or
your family. Of the 1,072 individuals who answered the question, 21.5% felt that use of income
was in fact an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of use of income issues
in the community, the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents to
identify WHY use of income was an issue.
Is use of income an issue for you and/or your family?
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
The top three
identified were:
78.5%
1. Lack of knowledge on how
to save/invest money
2. Lack of knowledge about
money management, i.e.
credit card debt,
budgeting, checking
accounts, etc.
3. Lack of knowledge about
addressing credit issues
21.5%
Yes
60.0%
No
If use of income is an issue, please choose the THREE most important
reasons why.
50.4%
50.0%
44.1%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
32.2%
20.3%
19.5%
16.5%
20.8%
14.0%
10.0%
Unknown
Lack of knowledge on how
to get/enforce child support
Lack of interest in
appropriate use of income
money management, i.e.
credit care debt, budgeting,
checking accounts, etc.
tax credits
addressing credit issues
Lack of knowledge on how
to save/invest money
possible resources, i.e.
food stamps, medical
coverage, etc.
0.0%
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reasons
Is your agency addressing USE OF INCOME issues in your community and if so, how?
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Raleigh County Schools - Some schools have financial education programs.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - Our social worker frequently counsels seniors on
fraud, credit card abuse and management of resources.
RCCAA periodically offers budgeting classes and also operates VITA sites during the tax
season.
WVDHHR - Our TANF staff assists our customers with this issue.
United Bank, Inc. addresses financial needs with customers, usually on a customer by
customer basis. United Bank, Inc. has also been involved in teaching sessions to employees
of various companies.
All Americans face challenges relative to use of income. As a society, we are constantly bombarded
with commercials wanting to sell us the latest and greatest. Those with low incomes are not the
only persons facing a crisis in money management with debt spiraling and costs of health care and
other items rising. In fact, many Americans are living one paycheck away from financial crisis. The
foundation for reaching the American Dream rests on two pillars: first, a family's ability to build
assets that can be used to invest for the future, send children to college, and weather unexpected
financial storms; and second, safety nets and safeguards that provide financial security in the
event of a job loss, medical emergency, or other life events that could otherwise put a family in a
tailspin. The information a community can gather on use of income can help an agency think about
services which can lead individuals to build their safety net and eventually achieve many goals.
Financial Institutions
The following financial institutions are located in Raleigh County:
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BB&T, Beckley
Bank of Mount Hope, Beckley
Chase Bank, Beckley/Beaver
City National Bank, Beckley/Beaver/MacArthur
First Community Bank, Beckley/Beaver
MCNB Bank Beckley
United Bank, Beckley
Whitesville State Bank, MacArthur/Glen Daniel
Woodforest Bank, Beckley
Credit Counseling
There are no credit counseling services available in Raleigh County.
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The following chart contains the estimated number of people receiving Social Security Income,
retirement income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), public cash assistance and Food
Stamps/Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and the average amount of income paid
to those recipients. The following information was obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2011
American Community Survey.
Raleigh County
Total Households
With Social Security
Mean Social Security income (dollars)
With retirement income
Mean Retirement Income (dollars)
With Supplemental Security Income
Mean Supplemental Security Income (dollars)
With Food Stamp/SNAP benefits in the past 12 months
Number
31,211
13,478
$15,517
8,369
$12,641
2,629
$8,198
4,295
Percentage
43.2%
26.8%
8.4%
13.8%
Credit Conditions
The following information was obtained from the CFED’s Assets & Opportunities Scorecard. The
average credit card debt of West Virginia borrowers is $7,578. This number has increased over the
past ten years.
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
TRANSPORTATION
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POVERTY INDICATOR: TRANSPORTATION
The Needs Assessment Survey asked the basic question, is transportation an issue for you and/or
your family. Of the 1,083 individuals who answered the question, 30.7% felt that transportation
was in fact an issue. In order to gain an understanding of the root causes of use of transportation
issues in the community, the Needs Assessment Survey provided the opportunity for respondents
to identify WHY transportation was an issue.
Is transportation an issue for you and/or your
family?
80.0%
69.3%
identified were:
60.0%
1. Cost of owning and
operating a vehicle
2. Lack of credit to buy
a vehicle
3. Do not own a
vehicle/no access to a
vehicle
40.0%
30.7%
20.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
If transportation is an issue, please choose the THREE most important
reasons why.
39.6%
35.3%
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34.4%
32.7%
29.5%
26.9%
21.4%
Do not own a vehicle/No
access to a vehicle
Lack of public
transportation
8.4%
Does not like to rely on
others for transportation
Lack of valid driver's
license
Cost of owning and
operating a vehicle
Cost of vehicle repair
Lack of credit to buy a
vehicle
buying a vehicle
Lack of help learning to
drive/getting a license
8.4%
7.8%
Unknown
18.2%
available services
45.0%
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Is your agency addressing TRANSPORTATION issues in your community and if so, how?
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Raleigh County Schools provide transportation to and from school.
City of Beckley - Again, the only segment concerning transportation would be in regards to
an emergency situation. In fact, I have spoken several times with representatives from the
RCCAA concerning this very issue and how their services might be needed in an evacuation
scenario.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - We provide transportation for seniors to our centers,
to essential services, for educational and recreation purposes, and for medical services.
RCCAA is the primary public transportation provider in Raleigh County.
Transportation is a key component to a person’s ability to obtain employment, an education and
access to medical treatment.
Transportation Overview
Raleigh County
Interstate 64 and 77, U.S. Highway 19, WV Routes 3, 16, 41, 54, 61, 97, 99, 210 and 307 serve as
the main transportation arteries in Raleigh County.
Raleigh County has a limited public transportation system. RCCAA provides the only public
transportation services to residents in Raleigh County. The Commission on Aging provides
transportation for seniors and there is one taxi in the county – Beckley Cash Cab.
Commuting to Work – RALEIGH COUNTY
Workers 16 years and over
Car, truck, or van -- drove alone
Car, truck, or van -- carpooled
Public transportation (excluding taxicab)
Walked
Other means
Worked at home
Mean travel time to work (minutes)
Total Number
29,772
25,410
2,104
47
723
791
697
23.3
Percentage
85.3%
7.1%
0.2%
2.4%
2.7%
2.3%
US Census 2007-2011 American Community Survey
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POVERTY
INDICATOR:
EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS
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POVERTY INDICATOR: EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The Needs Assessment Survey asked respondents to choose the 3 most important emergency
situations that seem to be particular problems in this area. 948 individuals answered the
question and selected the following as the top three problems.
The top three problems identified were:
4. .
50.0%
The following are emergency situations that may be particular problems in
this area. Choose the THREE most important reasons.
46.8%
45.0%
40.4%
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
30.3%
25.2%
26.9%
25.6%
23.6%
20.0%
15.0%
11.1%
9.7% 9.7%
10.0%
12.3%
5.2%
5.0%
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Losing/lost home
Lack of healthcare providers local services
Legal assistance
No health insurance
Lack of income for utilities/fuel
Alcohol, drug abuse and/or
gambling
Lack of income for prescription
drugs
Access to mental health
services
Lack of emergency shelter, i.e.
due to fire, flood, eviction,…
Access to medical emergency
resources, not covered by…
Lack of food
0.0%
Other, please specify:
 Hospital is 1 hour away
 CURENTLY UNEMPLOYED
 LACK OF EMPLOYMENT
 Parents not willing to care for and
provide homes for their own children
in turn forcing Grandparents who are
living on limited income and with
failing
health
having
to
raise
grandchildren.
 If I had to choose the most important
problems in the area it would be lack
of education and higher paying jobs
for those who are educated as well as
those that are trained for well-paying
jobs. Lack of education and support
leads to those interested in furthering
themselves or their family be forced to
leave the area, once they are trained
or educated, there are few and far
good-paying jobs outside of the
medical field and coalmining! We need
to
support
our
local
artists,
entrepreneurs, and anyone willing
further our education locally.
 CAR
 Unknown – (2 responses)
 N/A – (3 responses)
 Transportation is a problem for people
to get to places, keep scheduled
appointments that they need to get to
for all areas of their life..legal,
medical, mental health, food etc.
 No comment – (8 responses)
 All of the above
 I believe we have a high drug problem
in our area, High welfare.
Welfare
recipients need to be drug tested in
order to draw benefits.
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People have no motivation to better
their lives, they would rather ride the
system and let us working class pay
for their lifestyles.
People have no motivation to better
their lives, they would rather ride the
system and let us working class pay
for their lifestyles.
I do not understand the question.
Legal assistance is an emergency.
Culture. We have to expose people to
a better way of life so they want to be
successful. For example, taking young
people to colleges so they can become
excited.
Lazy welfare abusers / meth heads
I feel all of these are accessible to all
people living in Raleigh County.
Lack of ambition.
Loss of jobs/economy
Lack of transportation – (2 repsones)
Lack of QUALITY healthcare.
Low cost dental care
Repair of residence (roof) water
damage.
Lack of income for housing
New to area
I'm not sure what is needed in this
area. Only can speak for myself and
transportation is a need for me right
now.
Some people are just lazy and want to
sit back and collect their monthly
checks,
while
not
contributing
anything in our community.
Lack of response time from police, fire,
ambulance, etc.
Very inadequate
police protection!
Lack of really getting some help!
Is your agency addressing EMERGENCY SITUATION issues in your community and if so,
how?
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Raleigh County Schools provides shelters in place
City of Beckley - Whether it's developing emergency operations plans, conducting training
and educational offerings, developing and promoting emergency and non-emergency
communication mediums, or a host of other activities, this is predominantly what I am
involved in.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging - Representatives sit on emergency planning boards,
emergency medical responder boards, emergency food and shelter boards, participate in
emergency exercises, and serve as an emergency shelter.
RCCAA operates the homeless shelter and provides limited rental and utility assistance for
those at eminent danger of becoming homeless.
WVDHHR - We provide emergency assistance for shelter, food, utilities.
United Bank, Inc.'s Beckley Main branch does have the only nuclear fallout shelter in the
area to my knowledge.
The following fire departments and rescue services are available to Raleigh County residents:
Fire Departments:
 Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, Beaver, WV
 Beckley Fire Department, Beckley, WV
 Bradley/Prosperity Volunteer Fire Department, Bradley, WV
 Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Clear Creek, WV
 Coal City Volunteer Fire Department, Coal City, WV
 Coal River Volunteer Fire Department, Arnett, WV
 Ghent Volunteer Fired Department, Ghent, WV
 Lester Volunteer Fire Department, Lester, WV
 Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Mabscott, WV
 Rhodell Volunteer Fire Department, Rhodell, WV
 Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia, WV
 Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia, WV
 Trap Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Glen Daniel, WV
 Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department, Whitesville, WV
Rescue Services:
 Best Ambulance Service
 General Ambulance Service
 Jan Care Ambulance Service
 Ghent Ambulance Service
 Trap Hill Ambulance Service
 Whitesville Ambulance Service
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The West Virginia State Police Department reports the following crime statistics in the following in
their 2012 Annual Report:
Type of Call
Calls for Service
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Hazardous Moving Violations (HMV) Citations
Beckley WV
7,565
797
1,722
1,089
HMV Warnings
4,563
DUI
Motorist Assists
Crash Reports
Major Incidents
Investigations Offenses
(WV State Police, 2013)
54
470
157
1,335
3,048
The following information was obtained from the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health and
Health Facilities – Raleigh County Behavioral Health County Profile.
Raleigh DUI arrests
Raleigh rate per 10,000
WV DUI arrests
WV rate per 10,000
Raleigh
WV
2005
40%
31%
DUI Arrests, 2008-2010
2008
2009
240
255
30.5
32.2
6,886
6,622
38.0
36.4
2010
276
35.0
6,154
33.2
Alcohol-Related Fatal Vehicle Crashes
2006
2007
2008
6%
36%
29%
31%
39%
37%
2009
39%
38%
Source: Fatality Analysis Reporting System
Note: Data reflects persons killed in motor vehicle crashes where driver blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.01% or higher.
2001-2002
Drug Overdose Deaths 2001-2010, Number of Deaths per 10,000
Raleigh County
West Virginia
2.5
2.2
2003-2004
5.7
3.3
2005-2006
6.8
4.4
2007-2008
7.0
5.2
2009-2010
10.0
5.3
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The National Violent Death Reporting System reported in a recent study that one third of those who
died by suicide tested positive for alcohol at the time of death. Raleigh County ranks 20th in the
state by prevalence of suicides. A history of depression or other mental illness can increase a
person’s risk for committing suicide. (Raleigh County Behavioral Health Profile, 2012)
Number of Suicides
Rater per 10,000
2000-2009 Suicide Deaths
Raleigh County
134
West Virginia
2,810
1.69
1.54
WV Coalition to End Homelessness
On January 24, 2013, the WV Coalition to End Homelessness, the Lead Agency for the Balance of
State CoC (44 of 55 counties) worked in coordination with the other 3 CoC’s in WV to conduct the
3rd Annual statewide PIT Count. The data from this count helps determine the amount of funding
awarded for homeless programs- across the state.
Data received from the PIT Count also helps providers understand the changes in trends among the
homeless populations and raise public awareness of homelessness. It is the intent of the WVCEH as
the Lead Agency for the Balance of State Continuum of Care to conduct a complete and accurate
Point in Time Count on an annual basis using a standardized data collection form and longitudinal
data collected from the Homeless.
Households with Children in Emergency Shelter
Number of
Total
Number of
Households
Individuals
Children
in
(under 18)
Households
Raleigh
19
63
35
County
Number of
Adults
Chronically
Homeless
Individuals
28
27
Households without Children in Emergency Shelter
Region
Number of
Total Individuals in
Households
Households
Raleigh County
99
105
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Chronically Homeless
Individuals
6
ADDITIONAL
INDICATORS:
CHILDREN’S NEEDS
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0.0%
Unknown
Family support in caring for
children
11.7%
Money to provide for child’s wants,
i.e. video games, name brand…
20.0%
Knowledge about proper child
nutrition in the home
Money to properly provide for
child’s physical needs, i.e. food,…
Summer activities for children
10.0%
Knowledge on childrearing
methods
7.2%
Safe, suitable forms of recreation
13.4%
Adequate childcare/daycare
facilities
After school programs
10.0%
Knowledge about available
childcare/daycare resources
15.0%
Early child education programs
(Age 0-5)
Money to afford childcare/daycare
Live in an unsafe area to raise
children
ADDITIONAL KEY INDICATORS: Children’s Needs
The top three unmet children’s needs identified were:
1. Money to properly provide for child's physical needs, i.e. food, clothing, shelter
2. Summer activities for children
3. After school programs
Choose the THREE most important unmet children's needs in your
community.
32.9%33.1%
35.0%
31.3%
28.9%
27.2%
30.0%
24.9%
25.0%
19.1%
15.0%
13.7%
10.5%
5.0%
Are there children living in your household?
50.8%
51.0%
50.5%
50.0%
49.5%
49.2%
49.0%
48.5%
48.0%
Yes
No
If so, how many in each age group below?
184
147
122
200
5 or more
122
112
4
150
17
100
1
50
0
0
0
0-2
years
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0
3-5
years
45
21
22
9
0
0
6-11
years
12
2
0
1
67
0
12-14
years
10
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
3
3
1
1
2
1
4
5 or more
15-17
years
18-25
years
List the number of children currently in your household that will be:
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
59
43
5 or more
32
3025
34
4
3
0000
0 0 0 1
4 years of
3 years of
age by
September 1 age by
September 1
2 years of
age by
September 1
2
0 0 0 1
1
1 years of
age by
September 1
Is anyone pregnant in your household?
120.0%
96.2%
100.0%
80.0%
60.0%
40.0%
20.0%
3.8%
0.0%
Yes
If
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yes, what is the due date?
08/30/2013
12/01/2013
07/29/2013
09/04/2013
07/16/2013
11/05/2013
01/04/2013
10/12/2013
02/24/2014
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No
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03/05/2014
08/23/2013
10/22/2013
01/08/2014
10/14/2013
July 22
Sept. 23
September – (2
responses)
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08/23/2013
08/01/2013
07/21/2013
01/26/2014
October
01/19/2014
01/19/2014
Are there children in your household that need or utilize
childcare services?
83.8%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
16.6%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
If there are children in your household that need or utilize
childcare services, how often do the children need childcare?
(Choose all that apply.)
38.3%
30.1%
14.8%
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My childcare needs
are taken care of.
Only on weekends
During the summer
A few days/evenings
each week
Every evening
1.8%
 ROTATING SHIFT AT WORK
 Monday – Friday – (2 responses)
 HALF DAY(4 HOURS) / 9 MONTH
PROGRAM
 Not all people should become
parents; educate children
 No children in household
 Too old now; have to be under 12
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10.5%
9.3%
4.8%
Every day
45.0%
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
No
when I get a job
whenever I work
AFTER SCHOOL
SOMETIMES
Live with grandparents
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
I don't need childcare – (17
responses)
Why do you need childcare? (Choose ONE.)
55.8%
60.0%
50.0%
27.0%
20.0%
10.0%
7.0%
5.2%
Education/Training
30.0%
Part Time
Employment
40.0%
6.1%
2.0%
 STAY AT HOME MOM
 One parent must stay home due to
the unavailability of a full day pre-k
in our area. We would have liked to
utilize the half day to add to halfday preschool but we made it
work.
 IF I GET A JOB I NEED TO OBTAIN
EMPLOYMENT
 To get a job
 Foster parent
 N/A – (6 responses)
 TO FIND A JOB – (3 responses)
 No comment
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
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Other (please
specify)
I don't need
childcare.
Welfare to Work
Program
Full Time
Employment
0.0%
Daughter Looking for work
When laid off
I want to work
WHEN I GET A JOB
WHEN I GO TO THE WORK
Nowhere for teens
Sister's child
Need to get to summer school,
from July 5 and three weeks all
together in July
Have no children
My childcare needs are taken care
of.
If your child(ren) need childcare, select your preference to
participate:
45.0%
40.0%
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
41.3%
31.4%
18.6%
15.7%
Half day (4
Half day
Full day (minimum Full day (minimum
hours)/9 month (4hours)/12 month 6 hours)/9 month 6 hours)/12 month
program
program
program
program
Do children in your household attend an early child learning
program such as Early Head Start or Head Start/Preschool?
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
86.5%
13.8%
Yes
No
If your child does attend an early child learning program, what is the name of the
program?
 Attended 3yr old Raleigh Co. Head
 Fairdale Elementary Preschool – (4
Start program, 4yr old Pre-K program
responses)
at Daniels Elem. Will be starting
 My children did not attend a head start
Kindergarten in the fall.
program but did attend pre-k at
 Beckley elementary pre-k
Bradley Elementary Greater Beckley
 Birth to 3
Christian School
 BRADLEY SCHOOL – (3 responses)
 Greenbrier county Head Start
 Central Head Start – (10 responses)
 Head Start – (12 responses)
 Daniels Elementary/Pre-K – (2
 Happy Kids Preschool
responses)
 L. A. EAST
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Lebanon - head start
My daughter attended Pre-School for 3
years at LA East, but is now in Public
Schools
N/A – (4 responses)
Not old enough to attend these
programs.
Pre School – (5 responses)
Private preschool
Public school 4 year old program
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Mabscott
RCCAA – (2 responses)
Shady Spring Pre-K
Sophia Christian Academy – (3
responses)
Stratton elem. school
United Methodist Temple
Wonderfully Made Pre-School at
Greater Beckley Christian School
If your children do not attend an early child learning program such as
Early Head Start or Head Start/Preschool, what might prevent you?
70.0%
63.7%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
15.0%
11.9%
10.0%
8.5%
3.6%
0.0%
Not needed
Lack of
transportation
No program
available
N/A – (8 responses)
MONEY
In another faith based program
POTTY TRAINING
Smart already
Summertime plan on enrolling this
year
No children in household – (8
responses)
Have no confidence it is of any benefit.
No comment – (5 responses)
OLDER CHILDREN
My child is too old for Head Start –
(7 responses)
Will attend school this coming year


Not aware of Other (please
program
specify)
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Not old enough – (9 responses)
The Community feels that Head Start
is considered a babysitting service.
Wasn’t able to get a spot in local Head
Start for 3 year olds.
Friend
2nd grade
DONT TRUST PEOPLE
Both children in school
ALREADY ATTENDED
Age
My child DID attend Head Start for 2
years in Fayette County WV
Not time yet
If there was an Early Head Start (pregnant - 3 years old)
program available would you send your child?
60.0%
50.0%
50.0%
40.0%
33.3%
30.0%
16.7%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
Not applicable
Is your agency addressing CHILDREN’S NEEDS issues in your community and if so,
how?
 YMCA - Offering child care to community members at a low cost. We also have scholarship
opportunities, and accept state subsidies.
 Raleigh County Schools provides public education ages 4-18.
 City of Beckley - Only to the degree that it effects what they need to know if they find
themselves in an emergency situation (i.e. getting out of the house if their smoke detector
goes off).
 Raleigh County Commission on Aging - Only in educational activities and supporting events
for grandparents caring for their grandchildren.
 RCCAA offers Head Start services in Raleigh County and also employees a Child Mentor at
the homeless shelter.
 WV DHHR - Our Child Protective Service Workers assist the children who have been abused
and neglected.
Secondary Research
Head Start
Head Start is the premier pre-k provider in the nation. Through
the use of evidenced-based curricula and best practices, Head
Start addresses the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical
well-being of each child in the program. Not only does Head
Start address the needs of the child, but the needs of the entire
family are very important to Head Start.
RCCAA Head Start uses Creative Curriculum in the classroom to
spark curiosity and promote learning. The Family Services department works with the family to
address any areas of interest to parents or guardians. Head Start addresses health, mental
health, and the nutritional needs of the child throughout the program. Head Start provides
transportation to and from each center for the convenience of the family.
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RCCAA Head Start offers comprehensive services to eligible 3, 4, and 5 year old children
throughout Raleigh County. Below is a list of Head Start sites along with the number of
children enrolled, number of classrooms available, hours of operation and staff development.
Head Start
# of
children
enrolled
171
# of
classrooms
Sophia Head
Start
75
4
Fairdale Head
Start
20
Pettus Head
Start
20
Central Head
Start
9
Hours of
Operation
8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
MondayThursday
8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
MondayThursday
8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
MondayThursday
8:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
MondayThursday
7 Collaborative
sites at the
Board of
Education
Teacher Staff
Development
Teacher Aide
Staff
Development
5 – B. A.
4 – ACDS
–
5 – B. A.
4 – A. A.
–
2 – B. A.
2 – A. A.
–
1- B.A.
1 – B. A.
1 – A. A.
2 - not finished
with ACDS
1 – CDA/ACDS
–
1 – B.A.
1 – ACDS
7 – B.A.
7 – ACDS
Head Start Demographic Information
The following information was compiled based on information in RCCAA’s DBA Facs Pro,
database tracking system.
Head Start Families and Children Served
Raleigh County
Families Served
437
Children Served
458
Head Start Funded Enrollment
Head Start Funded Enrollment by County
Raleigh County
381
Total
381
GENDER
County
Raleigh County
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Female
273
Male
183
RACE
County
Caucasian
Raleigh
County
299
ETHNICITY
County
American
Indian
5
Bi-Racial
43
Non-Hispanic or
Latino
456
Raleigh County
Raleigh
County
14
Raleigh
County
53
Spanish
Other
2
0
Living with
Grandparents
Two Parents
(w/children)
12
255
Rent –
Subsidized
125
111
Living
w/friends
or family
105
Head Start Special Needs Services
Services for Head Start Children with Special Needs
Special Need
Raleigh County
Total Funded Enrollment
Health Impairment
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Speech or Language Impairment
Mental Retardation
Hearing Impairment
Orthopedic Impairment/Physical Therapy
Visual Impairment
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-categorical/Developmental Delay
Total by County
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Other or
Unspecified
2
2
Single
Parent
(Male)
11
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
County
Own
RentUnsubsidized
Native
Hawaiian
0
Hispanic or Latino
PRIMARY LANGUAGE
County
English as primary
language
Raleigh County
456
FAMILY TYPE
County Multi-Adults
(w/children)
African
American
109
381
0
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
19
48
Single
Parent
(Female)
145
Transitional/
Shelter
/Homeless
5
Other
Total by Need
381
0
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
19
48
38
Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment of Head Start parents
Raleigh County
# less than a high school diploma
73
# high school or GED
233
# some college or vocational
112
# Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
19
Head Start Homeless Children/Families Served
Head Start Homeless Children/Families Served
Raleigh County
# of Homeless Families Served
5
# of Homeless Children Served
12
# of Homeless Families that acquired
2
housing during enrollment year
# Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
0
Additional Licensed Child Care Centers
There are a total of 11 licensed child care centers in Raleigh County. Information about each
center is below.
Bullfrogs and Butterflies #2
113 Church Street
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-1090
Capacity
5
Age From
0 Years 1 Months
Age To
0 Years 11 Months
Capacity
7
Age From
1 Year 0 Months
Age to
1 Year 11 Months
Capacity
51
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age To
12 Years 11 Months
Head Start Eligible
Approximately 20
Children Served
Bullfrogs and Butterflies 1
306 Ragland Road
Beckley, WV 25801
304-253-8749
Capacity
20
Age From
0 Years 3 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
94
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
Approximately 40
Children Served
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Sophia Day Care
PO Box 987
Sophia, WV 25921
304-683-3227
Capacity
11
Age From
0 Years 1 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
49
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
12
Children Served
YMCA Happy Kids Preschool and Summer Camp
121 E. Main Street
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-1745
Capacity
54
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age To
5 Years 11 Months
Capacity
90
Age From
3 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
17-22
Children Served
United Methodist Temple (A Place for Kids)
201 Temple View Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
304-929-3436
Capacity
104
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age To
12 Years 11 Months
Head Start Eligible
Approximately 35
Children Served
Kids B Kids Day Care Center
1239 Ritter Drive
Daniels, WV 25832
304-255-9200
Capacity
4
Age From
1 Years 0 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
36
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
12
Children Served
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Busy Bee Child Care Center, Inc.
600 New River Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
304-255-2900
Capacity
12
Age From
0 Years 2 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
38
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
12 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
18
Children Served
Stepping Stones Academy at the Woodlands
169 Commerce Drive
Beaver, WV 25813
304-255-1107
Capacity
24
Age From
0 Years 1 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
70
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
20
Children Served
Lollipops and Lullabies
173 Dry Hill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
304-250-0224
Capacity
8
Age From
1 Years 0 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
52
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
12 Years 11 Months
Head Start Eligible
Approximately 30
Children Served
Kids of Harmony Preschool
159 Granby Circle
Beaver, WV 25813
304-207-0543
Capacity
1
Age From
0 Years 1 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
31
Age From
3 Years 0 Months
Age to
6 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
13
Children Served
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Rising Stars ChildCare, Inc.
1509 S. Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
304-763-7419
Capacity
8
Age From
0 Years 2 Months
Age To
2 Years 0 Months
Capacity
30
Age From
2 Years 0 Months
Age to
13 Years 0 Months
Head Start Eligible
Approximately 10-12
Children Served
Registered Family Child Care Homes
According to the most current WV KIDS COUNT Fund Data Book, there are 145 registered
family child care homes in Raleigh County. This number has increased since 2008 when there
were 125 registered family child care homes.
WVDHHR Division of Early Care and Education will not release the list of names of family day
care providers. They also have an inadequate data report system and were unable to provide
the number of Head Start eligible children in the family day care homes/private schools in the
county.
Location
West Virginia
Raleigh
County
2008
1,918
2009
1,938
2010
1,855
2011
1,835
2012
1,741
125
136
139
140
145
Special Needs Children
The following information was obtained from the West Virginia Department of Education, Office
of Special Programs. The charts contain the number of students with disabilities and types of
disabilities for children ages 3 – 5, for the 2012-2013 school year. (WV Department of Education,
2013)
RALEIGH COUNTY
Students with Disabilities by Age
Ages 3-5
December 1, 2012
3 years old
4 years old
Autism
Blind and Partially Sighted
Hard of Hearing
Intellectual Disability
Other Health Impairments
Preschool Special Needs
Speech/Language Impairments
TOTAL
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*
*
*
*
*
42
8
50
*
*
*
*
*
58
29
87
5 years old
*
*
*
*
*
18
83
101
Resources for Special Needs Children
West Virginia Birth to Three
West Virginia Birth to Three (WV BTT) is a statewide system of service to assist families in
meeting the developmental needs of their toddler or infant with special needs. All children
under the age of three who are found eligible by having a developmental delay, medical
condition or multiple risk factors are entitled to services needed by them and their family as
identified on their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
WV BTT provides linkage to specialized therapy services in accordance with Part C of the
Individuals with Disabilities Act and assures that family-centered, community-based services
are available to all eligible children and families. Services provided include physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, educational service, etc. (WV Birth to Three, 2013).
WV Birth to Three served a total of 232 children in Raleigh County from December 2011 to
December 2012.
Disabilities Resource Guide of West Virginia
According to the Disabilities Resource Guide of West Virginia, the following services are
available for children with disabilities:
 WVDHHR/BHHF MR/DD Crisis Respite Program
 WVDHHR- Specialized Family Care Program
 Augusta Levy Learning Center
 West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind
 Parent/Educator Resource Center
 West Virginia Autism Training Center
 West Virginia Birth to Three
The Taliris Institute, a leader in materials about the social emotional development of children
birth to five, offers a developmental timeline on their webpage at www.parentingcounts.org.
Parents can log in and view physical, social, learning, and communication milestones that
children experience between birth to five. There are over 250 articles to help parents learn
about their infant and toddlers development.
Tip sheets for Families
Families can find a variety of tip sheets below:
 Bonding With Your Baby
 Connecting With Your Teen
 Ten Ways to Be A Better Dad
 Dealing With Temper Tantrums
 Teen Parents...You're Not Alone!
 Raising Your Grandchildren
Topic
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specific tip sheets include:
Defying Defiance
To Discipline Means to Teach!
Handling Resistance
Hugging
Lying
Making Mealtimes More Pleasant
Parent Magic!
The Power of Choice
Say What You Mean: Mean What You Say
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Brain
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Schoolwork
Rules: What's Fair?
Setting Rules and Consequences With Teens
Sibling Rivalry
Swearing
Tantrums
Time Out!
Winning the Chore War
Development Series
2 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
18 to 24 months
24 to 36 months
Temperament series
 What is Temperament?
 Tuning in to Temperament:
Emotional Intensity and Reactivity
Activity Level
Sociability
Coping with Change
Frustration Tolerance
School readiness series
 Encouraging School Readiness from Birth to Three
 What You Can Do to Support School Readiness Skills: Birth to 12 Months
 What You Can Do to Support School Readiness Skills: 12 to 24 Months
 What You Can Do to Support School Readiness Skills: 24 to 36 Months
Healthy eating series
 Eating Well, Starting Early: Healthy Eating Habits from 0 to 3
 Feeding: What to Expect from Birth to 12 Months
 Feeding: What to Expect from 12 to 24 Months
 Feeding: What to Expect from 24 to 36 Months
 Here's to Healthy Eating: Habits to Start and Habits to Avoid
Making Life Easier Series
 Diapering
 Bedtime and Naptime
 Running Errands
 Additional materials at the TASCEI family community
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The following information was obtained from the latest WV KIDS COUNT Data Book.
Data Type
Location
Children
Under
Age 6
4-year-olds
enrolled in
Pre-K
Births to
Mothers with
Less Than a
12th Grade
Education
Families with
Related
Children who
Receive Cash
Assistance
Children
Approved for
Free and
Reduced-Price
School Meals
(K-12)
Low BirthWeight Babies
MedicaidEnrolled
Children
Under 5 who
Receive
Dental Care
Child Abuse/
Neglect
(Per 1,000
Children)
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
West
Virginia
125,916
126,493
127,500
125,045
124,386
Raleigh
County
West
Virginia
Raleigh
County
West
Virginia
5,407
5,402
5,589
5,649
5,724
38.0%
50.6%
59.2%
62.6%
65.4%
36.7%
53.6%
65.2%
63.1%
69.5%
18.5%
18.3%
18.4%
18.6%
18.5%
17.5%
16.3%
15.4%
15.8%
16.5%
West
Virginia
2.2%
2.6%
2.8%
3.2%
2.8%
Raleigh
County
West
Virginia
1.7%
1.9%
2.1%
2.7%
2.1%
52.5%
53.6%
55.6%
53.5%
52.8%
55.7%
55.5%
55.2%
54.4%
52.3%
9.5%
9.6%
9.6%
9.4%
9.3%
10.0%
10.3%
9.9%
10.2%
10.5%
Raleigh
County
Raleigh
County
West
Virginia
Raleigh
County
West
Virginia
2006
Raleigh
County
29.9%
38.4%
25.8%
38.4%
West
Virginia
23.1
19.6
18.9
17.6
16.4
Raleigh
County
26.4
24.9
24.1
22.4
20.3
2012
Under age 1
Age 1
Age 2
Age 3
Age 4
Age 5
Age 5 and under Total
Number of Children by Age, 2011
Raleigh County
West Virginia
948
20,571
949
20,143
950
20,322
1,001
21,348
918
21,072
958
20,930
5,724
124,386
*WV KIDS COUNT Fund, 2013
Teen Pregnancy
According to the 2012, WV KIDS
dropping in WV and the nation. But
between WV and the nation became
have a baby. One in eight babies in
COUNT Data Book, teen pregnancy rates have been
in 2006, WV’s rates began to worsen, and the disparity
much greater. One in 22 West Virginia teenage girls will
WV is born to a teen mother.
The Raleigh County teen pregnancy (per 1,000 births) is 56.02%, which is the 13th highest
in the state.
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Dropping Out. One in three girls cites pregnancy as her reason for dropping out of high
school.
Poverty. The poverty rate for kids born to teenage mothers who have never married and
did not graduate from high school is 78%, compared to 9% of children born to married
women over 20 who are high school graduates.
Unhealthy Babies. Children born to teen mothers are at higher risk of being born
underweight and dying within their first year of life. They are less likely to get the
emotional and intellectual stimulation they need for healthy child development.
The following information was obtained from Zero to Three – National Center for
Infants, Toddlers and Families
All babies need good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences to foster
healthy brain development and realize their potential. A baby’s early experiences shape the
brain’s architecture into a strong—or fragile—foundation for learning, health, and success in
the workplace. Adverse early experiences, such as poverty, can weaken babies’ brain
development and follow them their entire lives.
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Of
o
o
o
West Virginia’s 59,367 infants, toddlers and their families:
14% live with unemployed parents
35% live with a single parent
66% have at least one risk factor known to increase the chance of poor health,
school, and developmental outcomes
o West Virginia ranks 44th among all states for child well-being
Health and Nutrition
Good health is the foundation from which young children grow and develop physically,
cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Quality medical care and adequate nutrition, starting
before birth, are key building blocks for this healthy development. Lack of nutritious food
during pregnancy increases the risk of infant mortality and poor long-term health. Preterm
babies may endure lifelong consequences like blindness, chronic lung disease, and other
conditions. Underweight babies are 166% more likely to be at developmental risk compared
to normal weight babies
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Good Health & Nutrition:
 West Virginia Infants & Toddlers:
o 9.5% have low birth weight (U.S. average 8.2%)
o 82% are born to mothers who receive early prenatal care (National Healthy
People goal is 90%)
o 73% of two-year-olds are immunized (U.S. average 75%)
o Compared to the U.S. average of 8.9%, approximately 3.0% of West Virginia’s
young children under age 6 do not have health insurance.
West Virginia Family Index:
 An estimated 2,012 homeless children are under age 6
 47% of children living with their grandparents are under age 6
 Over 20% of children under age 6 are in families spending more than half of their income
on rent
 25% of West Virginia’s maltreated children are under age 3
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STEP THREE:
ANALYZE DATA
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STEP THREE: Analyze Data
As part of a one-day debriefing retreat with the Needs Assessment Steering Committee that
took place on August 14, 2013, Kingery & Company presented primary and secondary data of
each key poverty issue in Raleigh County. Using a paired comparison technique, county
representatives (RCCAA staff and external stakeholder representatives) analyzed the
information presented and prioritized the issues that are in most need in their communities. In
addition to the top three priority needs, children’s needs was identified as an issue.
The top issues are as follows:
Raleigh County:
1. Health
2. Transportation
3. Employment
4. Children’s Needs
After the retreat, RCCAA management team continued to focus on the priority issues by
discussing how RCCAA could improve current programs, add programs or partner with other
organizations to better meet the needs of Raleigh County residents. Steering Committee
members were then tasked with developing a Plan of Action that included identification of
the Greatest Challenge, Barriers and Goals for the priority issues for Raleigh County.
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County Action Plans
RALEIGH COUNTY ACTION PLAN
Issue #1: HEALTH
Greatest Challenge: Lack of health insurance
Barriers:
 Cost of Private Health Insurance
 Not qualified for Medicaid/CHIPS
 Lack of knowledge of available Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s) and sliding fee
clinics
 Lack of affordable dental services
What’s our goal? Strategies that could be taken to make a positive impact on this
issue.
a. RCCAA has applied for a grant to hire four individual personal assistants to enroll eligible
individuals into Medicaid and private market place under the Affordable Care Act. Also
applied to be Community Assisters to enroll eligible people to Medicaid.
b. Provide educational opportunities to promote awareness of the options currently available
and becoming available in the near future.
c. Increase the number of FQHC’s offering dental services in the area and
educate/encourage private dentists to accept Medicaid/CHIPS, and educate clients about
the importance of keeping appointments so they are not released by doctors/dentists.
Issue #2: TRANSPORTATION
Greatest Challenge: Awareness and availability of existing transportation options. Lack of
financial management skills to own/maintain a vehicle.
Barriers:
 Lack of funds to pay for vehicle maintenance
 Lack of awareness about public transportation options
 Fear of losing independence when using public transportation
issue.
a. Increase awareness about RCCAA public transportation by sharing success stories and
testimonials from current clients that use the transportation.
b. Provide education seminars to the public on money management issues including credit
repair, budgeting and wants vs. needs.
Issue #3: EMPLOYMENT
Greatest Challenge: Lack of good paying job opportunities, Need to increase minimum wage
Barriers:
 Lack of basic skills and training
 Transportation
 Child Care Assistance (although some provided by DHHR)
 Unable to pass drug screen
issue.
a. Initiate training for basic employment skills and educate individuals on the locations for
GED training.
b. Research and possibly create a “Junior Achievement Program”.
c. Promote information about available jobs and resources to current RCCAA clients.
Issue #4: CHILDREN’S NEEDS
Greatest Challenge: Inability to properly provide for children’s physical needs, i.e. food,
clothing and shelter.
Barriers: Lack of job training
Lack of knowledge of money management, available resources, etc.
Lack of support
What’s our goal? Three strategies that could be taken to make a positive impact on this
issue.
a. Develop a fee for service program to offer family development services (case
management) to members of the county to assist them in developing realistic goals and a
detailed plan to achieve those goals.
b. Provide regular seminars, to the public, on topics that affect families with children such as
budgeting, meal planning, resources available in the community, etc.
c. Use previously established partnerships with agencies such as WorkForce WV and the
Academy of Careers and Technology to connect community members to job training. In
addition, create new partnerships with other agencies offering job skills training.
STEP FOUR:
TAKE ACTION
STEP FOUR: Take Action
A Community Needs Assessment report explains the process, identifies the people
involved, succinctly presents primary and secondary data, includes an analysis of the
results and concludes with overall recommendations on how best RCCAA can meet the
needs of Raleigh County. This report serves as the final written report.
The report is where it all comes together to tell the needs assessment story that captures
the process, results and action plans. The report that you are reading now provides a
succinct record of the four step process: 1-Develop a plan; 2-Collect data; 3-Analyze
results; and 4-Take action.
The final report was shared with the Needs Assessment Steering Committee in advance of
the public release. Steering Committee members were asked to share the report with their
own organizations and other groups in an effort mobilize community resources to address
needs beyond that of RCCAA. Although RCCAA spearheaded the needs assessment
project, the agency considers the report the ‘community’s report’. Results will be
shared in a news release and electronic copies will be made available upon request. In
addition, the report will be incorporated into the next agency-wide strategic planning
process.
APPENDIX A: RCCAA Community Needs Assessment Survey
1. Please circle the appropriate response under each demographic heading.
AGE
12 – 17
18 – 23
24 – 44
45 – 54
55 – 69
70 & older
GENDER
Male
Female
HOUSEHOLD TYPE
Single Parent/Female
Single Parent/Male
Two Parent Household
Single Person
Two Adults/No children
Multi-Family
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
White
Black/African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Multi-Race (any 2 or more of the above)
Other: ___________________________
NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 or more
SOURCES OF HOUSEHOLD
INCOME (Choose all that apply.)
MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Wages or Salary
Less than $100
Contract Work
$100 - $250
Pension or retirement benefits
$251 - $500
Social Security
$501 - $750
Workers’ Compensation or other disability
$751 - $1,000
Odd jobs
$1,001 - $1,500
TANF
$1,501 - $2,000
Farming
$2,001 +
I do not work/receive any benefits.
I do not know how much
my parents/guardians
make.
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. (Choose ONE)
_____ Elementary School
_____ Middle/Junior High School
_____ High School/GED
_____ Some College
_____ Trade School
_____ Associates Degree
_____ Bachelor’s Degree
_____ Graduate/Professional
DO YOU LIVE AND/OR WORK IN
RALEIGH COUNTY?
___________YES _____________NO
ZIP CODE: ___________________
2. Is Employment an issue for you and/or your family? ________________YES ________________NO
If yes, choose the THREE most important reasons why:
_____Lack of education to obtain a job
_____Lack of training to obtain a job
_____Lack of employment opportunities
_____Lack of good-paying jobs with benefits
_____Lack of reliable transportation
_____Lack of child care (work-related)
_____Lack of resume/job application/interview skills
_____Cost of child care (work-related)
_____Unknown
3. Is Education an issue for you and/or your family? ________________YES ________________NO
_____Lack of vocational skills or training
_____Lack of transportation (school-related)
_____Lack of GED/Adult Education Classes
_____Lack of child care (school-related)
_____Availability and/or location of classes
_____Poor communication with teachers,
_____Threats of violence in schools
principals, counselors
_____Lack of dropout prevention for youth
_____Unknown
_____Lack of computer access at home
4. Is Housing an issue for you and/or your family? ________________YES ________________NO
_____Affordability of rent/house payments
_____Credit issues
_____Lack of affordable/suitable housing
_____Lack of down payment on a house
_____Housing size doesn’t meet family needs
_____Lack of knowledge about buying a home
_____Affordability of needed housing repairs, i.e.
_____Lack of temporary emergency housing
roof, foundation, insulation, storm
_____Lack of funds to ensure energy efficiency
windows, etc.
of my home
_____Affordability of additional housing costs,
_____Unknown
i.e. utilities, insurance, deposits
5. Is Health an issue for you and/or your family? ________________YES ________________NO
_____Lack of medical insurance
_____Lack of healthcare services for handicapped
_____Lack of healthcare providers in the area
individuals
_____Lack of healthcare providers who accept
_____Lack of adequate in-home care services for
my medical insurance
seniors
_____Lack of free or low-cost medical services
_____Lack of prenatal care services
_____Affordability of prescription drugs
_____Lack of substance abuse services
_____Lack of dental services
_____Lack of mental health services
_____Lack of vision services
_____Unknown
6. Do you have public water? __________________________YES ___________________________NO
7. Do your children receive fluoride supplements? _________________YES ___________________NO
8. Is Nutrition an issue for you and/or your family? ________________YES __________________NO
_____Food resources not available, i.e. Senior
_____Not eligible for food stamps
Citizens meals, meals on wheels, food
_____Lack of knowledge on available nutrition
pantries, etc.
resources, i.e. WIC, food stamps, food
_____Not enough income to cover food cost
programs
_____Lack of transportation, i.e. to grocery store,
_____Not eligible for free or reduced school
food pantry or other food resources
meals
_____Lack of knowledge on healthy food choices
_____Unknown
_____Lack of time to prepare meals
9. Is Use of Income an issue for you and/or your family? ______________YES _______________NO
_____Lack of knowledge about possible
_____Lack of knowledge about money
resources, i.e. food stamps, medical
management, i.e. credit card debt,
coverage, etc.
budgeting, checking accounts, etc.
_____Lack of knowledge on how to save/invest
_____Lack of interest in appropriate use of
money
income
_____Lack of knowledge about addressing credit
_____Lack of knowledge on how to get/enforce
Issues
child support
_____Lack of knowledge about tax credits
_____Unknown
10. Is Transportation an issue for you and/or your family? _______________YES _____________NO
_____Lack of knowledge about available services
_____Cost of vehicle repair
_____Lack of knowledge about buying a vehicle
_____Does not like to rely on others for
_____Lack of credit to buy a vehicle
transportation
_____Cost of owning and operating a vehicle
_____Lack of public transportation
_____Lack of valid driver’s license
_____Do not own a vehicle/No access to a
_____Lack of help learning to drive/getting a
vehicle
license
_____Unknown
11. The following are Emergency Situations that may be particular problems in this area.
Choose the THREE most important reasons:
_____Lack of food
_____Alcohol, drug abuse and/or gambling
_____Access to medical emergency resources,
_____Lack of income for utilities/fuel
not covered by insurance
_____No health insurance
_____Lack of emergency shelter, i.e. due to
_____Legal Assistance
fire, flood, eviction, domestic violence, etc.
_____Lack of health care providers- local services
_____Access to mental health services
_____Losing/Lost Home
_____Lack of income for prescription drugs
_____Other: _____________________________
12. Choose the three most important unmet children’s needs in your community.
_____Live in an unsafe area to raise children
_____Money to properly provide for child’s
_____Money to afford childcare/daycare
physical needs, i.e. food, clothing, shelter
_____Early child education programs (age 0-5)
_____Knowledge about proper child nutrition in
_____Knowledge about available childcare/
the home
daycare resources
_____Money to provide for child’s wants, i.e.
_____After school programs
video games, name brand clothing,
_____Adequate childcare/daycare facilities
activities with friends
_____Safe, suitable forms of recreation
_____Family support in caring for children
_____Knowledge on childrearing methods
_____Unknown
_____Summer activities for children
13. Are there children living in your household?
_____Yes
_____No
If so, how many in each age group below?
_____0 – 2 years
_____3 – 5 years
_____6 – 11 years
_____12 – 14 years
_____15 – 17 years
_____18 – 25 years
14. List the number of children currently in your
household that will be:
_____4 years of age by September 1
15. Is anyone pregnant in your household?
_____Yes
_____No
If yes, what is the due date? ________________
16. Are there children in your household that need
or utilize childcare services?
_____Yes
_____No
17. If there are children in your household that
need or utilize childcare services, how often do the
children need childcare? (Choose all that apply.)
_____ Every day
_____ Every evening
_____ A few days/evenings each week
_____ During the summer
_____ Only on weekends
_____ My childcare needs are taken care of.
_____ Other: _____________________________
20. Do children in your household attend an early
child learning program such as Early Head
Start or Head Start/Preschool?
18. Why do you need childcare? (Choose ONE.)
_____Yes. Name of program ___________________
_____No
_____ Full Time Employment
_____ Part Time Employment
_____ Education/Training
_____ Welfare to Work Program
_____I don’t need childcare.
_____ Other: _____________________________
If no, what might prevent you?
19. If your child(ren) need child care, select your
preference to participate:
_____Half day (4 hours)/9 month program
_____Half day (4 hours)/12 month program
_____Full day (minimum 6 hours)/9 month
program
_____Full day (minimum 6 hours)/12 month
program
_____ Not needed
_____Lack of transportation
_____Not aware of program
_____No program available
_____Other: __________________________
21. If there was an Early Head Start (pregnant – 3
years old) program available, would you send
your child?
______Yes
______No
______Not applicable
THANK YOU!!!!!
APPENDIX B: Resources
Center for Budget & Policy. West Virgina Federal Rental Assistant Facts. Retrieved June 25, 2013
from: http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=3586
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data and Statistics: Overweight & Obesity. Retreived
June 25, 2013 from: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/index.html
CFED. Assets & Opportunities Scorecard. Retrieved July 17, 2013 from:
http://assetsandopportunity.org/scorecard/
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Raleigh County, WV. Retrieved June 11, 2013 from:
http://www.countyhealthrankings.org
Opportunity Index. Raleigh County Profile. Retrieved July 25, 2013 from
http://opportunityindex.org/#4.00/36.00/-97.00/
United States Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey. American Factfinder.
Retrieved June 11, 2013 from American Factfinder :
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
United States Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved July 24, 2013 from MidAtlantic Information Office: http://www.bls.gov/ro3/wvlaus.htm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fair Market Rent Data Sets. Retrieved July
17, 2013, from: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/fmr.html
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. National Poverty Guidelines. Retrieved June 25,
2013 from: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/11poverty.shtml
West Virginia Division of Local Health. Local Health Department Information. Retrieved June 25,
2013 from: http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvlocalhealth/lhd_profiles/lhdreport/index.asp
Wikipedia. Raleigh County, West Virginia. Retrieved on July 17, 2013 from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_County,_West_Virginia
Workforce West Virginia. Workforce West Virginia County Profiles. Retrieved June 11, 2013, from:
http://www.workforcewv.org/lmi/cntyprof/DEFAULT.HTM
WV Bureau for Behavioral Health & Health Facilities. Raleigh County Behavioral Health Profile.
Retrieved June 11, 2013 from: http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bhhf/Pages/default.aspx
WV Department of Education. WVEIS Data On-Demand School Profiles. Retrieved July 17, 2013
from: http://wveis.k12.wv.us/nclb/profiles/index.cfm
WV Department of Education. Office of Special Programs. WV District Special Education. Retrieved
July 17, 2013 from: http://wveis.k12.wv.us/nclb/OSEcf/Data/replist1.cfm
WV KIDS COUNT FUND. 2012 WV Kids Count Data Book. Retrieved June 25, 2013 from: 2012 WV
KIDS COUNT Fund Data Book: Teen Pregnancy in West Virginia
WV State Police Department. West Virginia State Police Annual Report. Retrieved June 25, 2013,
from: http://www.statepolice.wv.gov/about/Documents/AnnualReports/2011AnnualReport.pdf
Zero to Three – National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. State Baby Facts. Retrieved
June 25, 2013 from: http://www.zerotothree.org
For more information or clarification about this report, please contact:
Tricia Kingery, M.A., M.B.A.
Kingery & Company, LLC
2 Hale Street, Suite 100
Charleston, WV 25301
[email protected]
www.kingeryandcompany.com
Toll free: 1-888-541-7553
(304) 541-7553
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