Welcome!

The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW) is a nonpartisan group advocating for women and girls with our Essex Country Representatives and Senators on Beacon Hill. This survey aims to gather insights on various issues affecting our community.


Your voice matters! Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to understand and advocate for policies and programs that better serve YOU. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential. We appreciate your participation and look forward to your valuable input. Please be sure to share with other women in Essex County!

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* 1. What issues are of most pressing concern for you right now? Please select the top three.

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* 2. Please provide your reasoning for your top three selections in Question 1.

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* 3. Where do you observe women in Essex County needing more support? Select all that apply.

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* 4. Please provide your reasoning for your selections in Question 3.

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* 5. Which of the following best describes your employment status?

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* 6. If you are looking for work, what challenges or obstacles may make it hard for you? For example, consider education or certification requirements, transportation challenges, language limitations, or any other factors that may apply.

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* 7. How satisfied are you with your current employment?

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* 8. If you are not satisfied with your employment, please describe. For example, consider compensation, responsibilities, workplace harassment, discrimination or any other factors that may apply.

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* 9. What are the most significant challenges you and members of your household currently face? Please consider aspects like financial stability, housing, health care, education, employment, and social support, or note any other difficulties.

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* 10. If you have children and rely on childcare, do you have access to high-quality services? Consider whether the childcare you use meets your scheduling needs, is affordable, accommodates your language preferences, and provides a rich and nurturing environment for your children.

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* 11. What challenges do you face when trying to access high-quality childcare services? Consider factors such as cost, proximity, operating hours, availability of spots, and any other issues you might encounter.

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* 12. Are you facing housing insecurity, meaning you might need to change your living situation in the next 12 months due to factors such as affordability, stability, or safety?

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* 13. If yes, how supported do you feel in addressing the housing insecurity you are facing?

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* 14. In the last three years, have you or any members of your household experienced food insecurity, such as difficulty accessing enough affordable and nutritious food?

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* 15. If yes, how supported do you feel in addressing food insecurity?

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* 16. In the last three years, have you experienced any form of personal trauma?

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* 17. If you experienced personal trauma, could you share the type or aspect of life it was related to? For example, personal or interpersonal relationships, physical health, emotional or psychological, mental health, financial or legal, loss or separation, or other forms of trauma. Please respond only if you feel comfortable.

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* 18. Do you have access to the health care services you need when you need them? Please consider factors such as availability, affordability, and quality of care.

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* 19. If you are unable to access the health care you need, what are the main obstacles you face? Consider aspects such as cost, availability of services, transportation, insurance coverage, or other barriers.

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* 20. In the past 12 months, have you delayed seeking medical care that you felt was necessary?

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* 21. If you delayed necessary medical care in the last 12 months, what factors contributed? Consider aspects such as financial constraints, scheduling difficulties, transportation issues, or concerns related to COVID-19 or other infections.

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* 22. Do you know the local state representatives who cover your town?

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* 23. Do you know how to reach your local state representatives?

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* 24. How would you describe the quality of your connection to your community?

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* 25. What are places you find connection in your community? Select all that apply.

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* 26. Please share any organizations in Essex County that you would like to highlight as offering important services to women and girls.

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* 27. Where do you want to receive online information related to Essex County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW)? Select all that apply.

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* 28. What is your age?

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* 29. What is your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply.

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* 30. What is your marital status?

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* 31. What town do you live in?

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* 32. Please include any additional feedback or concerns you wish to share with the Essex County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW).

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* 33. Contact Information (Optional)

We would love to stay in touch! If you’re comfortable, please provide your contact information below. This will help us keep you updated on our latest news and offers. Your information will remain confidential.

Thank you for your participation! Click here to follow us on social media and check out our website: https://linktr.ee/eccsw. Please contact essexcsw@mass.gov with any additional questions.