St. Joseph's Ministry Survey

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* 1. On a scale of 1-5, how well do you understand the child welfare system?

Not at all

Very little

Neutral

Knowledgeable

Very knowledgeable

Not at all

Very little

Neutral

Knowledgeable

Very knowledgeable

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* 2. IN THE PAST, have you ever been involved in the child welfare system in one of these capacities? Check the the following that apply.

Relative Caregiver (Caring for a relative's child involved in the child welfare system)

Social Worker involved in child welfare

Donated resources or items to support children and families involved in child welfare

Donated time as a Volunteer

Former Foster Parent

Former Respite Care Provider (approved babysitter for youth in foster care)

Adoptive Parent

Former Youth involved in child welfare system

Birth Parent involved in the child welfare system

Other (please specify)

N/A

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* 3. Are you CURRENTLY INVOLVED in the child welfare system in one of these capacities? Check all the following that apply.

A Relative Caregiver (Caring for a relative's child involved in the child welfare system)

A Birth Parent with a child in foster care

A Social Worker in child welfare

I donate resources or items to support children and families involved in child welfare as needed

I donate time as a Volunteer

Foster Parent

Respite Care Provider (approved babysitter for youth in foster care)

Adoptive Parent

Other (please specify)

N/A

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* 4. If you are a birth parent involved in the child welfare system, what help do you need from the parish?

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* 5. If you have or you are currently serving as a relative caregiver, foster parent or adoptive parent within the child welfare system, how would you rate the support you receive from the parish?

High

Moderate

Low

N/A

Please share what the parish did well and how we can improve.

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* 6. If you are CURRENTLY a relative caring for a relative child involved in the child welfare system or a foster/adopt parent, would you utilize any of the following services through the St. Joseph's ministry?

Meal Train

Respite Care (approved babysitter for youth in foster care)

Resources such as clothing, diapers and furniture

Help with light cleaning

Help with laundry

Assistance with minor home repairs

Eucharistic Minister

Support groups within the parish: i.e. relatives raising relative children, foster/adopt parent support, parent group support

Childcare during Mass

Other (please specify)

N/A

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* 7. The following are some potential opportunities for you to get involved with the St. Joseph's ministry. Please select your service interest from the following. You may select more than one.

Praying or intangible support

Providing Meals for relative caregivers and foster/adopt families

Donating resources: i.e. monetary donations, clothing, diapers, furniture, etc

Providing household support: i.e. laundry, light cleaning, minor repairs

Volunteer to write letters of encouragement or support

Facilitate foster adopt family and relative caregiver support groups

Helping young people with adult living skills: ie: budgeting, cooking, education, planning

Tutoring youth needing academic support

Becoming a CASA Volunteer

Becoming a Respite Care provider (approved babysitter)

Become a Foster Parent

Becoming an Adoptive Parent

Serving on the St. Joseph's Ministry core ministry team

I want to learn more.

Other (please specify)

N/A

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* 8. Please share any comments or questions you think would help the St. Joseph's Ministry serve youth and families involved in the child welfare system.

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* 9. Would you like to learn more about the child welfare system?

Yes

Maybe

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* 10. Contact Information (optional)

Name

Email Address

Phone Number