Discuss the short-term impacts (at least 2-3) on the individual experiencing the issue

SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR SECTIONS 3 & 4
Impact of the Issue
Introduction paragraph
 Compelling opening statement that indicates that there would be an impact if the
issue is not addressed through services; IE: “The issue of [identify the issue] can
have far-reaching impacts on, not only the target population, but also their family
(if involved) and the community.”
 Indicate that there would be short- and long-term impacts and for whom
(individual, family, community)
 Transition sentence to discussing the impacts and the benefits that can be
gained through intervention
2nd paragraph – Short/Long Term Impact on the Individual
Introduction sentence
 Use available statistics & research to support this discussion
o Discuss the short-term impacts (at least 2-3) on the individual
experiencing the issue
o Discuss the long-term impacts (at least 2-3) on the individual experiencing
the issue
 Use the data & research to help identify the benefit that can be gained through
either preventing, intervening, or treating the issue for the individual
3rd paragraph – Short Term/Long Impact on the Family and the Community
 Introduction sentence
 Use research and statistics on the issue that identify
o Short term impacts (at least 2) on the family and the community
o Long term impacts (at least 2) on the family and the community
 Use the data & research to help identify the benefit that can be gained through
prevention, intervention, and/or treatment for the family and community
(sometimes this is a cost savings, monetary savings but depending on the issue,
it can also be a socio-emotional benefit)
4th paragraph – Conclusion
 Review the impact of the issue across individual, family and community
 Conclusion/transition sentence leading into the next section – the importance of
finding promising approaches to address the issue
SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR SECTIONS 3 & 4
Promising Approaches to Address the Issue
Introduction paragraph
 Introduction sentence
o IE: “Evidenced-based practice is critical to ensuring that issues are
addressed and will produce, not only short-term positive outcomes, but
sustained positive change for the individual, family and community.”
 Identify the local program(s) that you will discuss in the next paragraph
o IE: “One of the local programs in Orange County working to address
[issue] is [Name of the Agency]. This agency’s mission is to….
2nd Paragraph – Local Program(s)
 Identify the services that are offered to the individual/family to address the issue
 Discuss how the agency’s approach is showing positive change
 Discuss whether these outcomes are felt across the family and community
***Make sure to cite properly – particularly if you are using the agency’s website –
review APA format for quoting a Source Without Page Numbers (*hint: you use the
paragraph number for direct quotes)
3rd Paragraph – Evaluation of an Existing Program or Model (this must be a published
evaluation in a scholarly journal)
 Introduce the program that you were able to find an evaluation on (avoid
international and make sure it is a US-based program)
o Discuss the population that they serve
o Identify the services provided (whether treatment, prevention or
intervention)
o Identify the positive outcomes that have been found through program
evaluation – try to identify specific outcomes. IE: a change in the
participants’ knowledge, attitude, behavior, or skills
4th Paragraph – Conclusion of the Needs Statement
 Develop a conclusion that revisits all prior 3 sections of your Needs Statement
and include a transition sentence into introducing how your proposed program,
through the research completed, will provide much needed services to address
the issue for the population. This is the first place where you can name your
Agency and your proposed program. IE: “Based on the available research and
data, the [Agency Name] proposed the [Program Name] for your consideration.”
SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR SECTIONS 3 & 4
Impact of the Issue
Introduction paragraph
 Compelling opening statement that indicates that there would be an impact if the
issue is not addressed through services; IE: “The issue of [identify the issue] can
have far-reaching impacts on, not only the target population, but also their family
(if involved) and the community.”
 Indicate that there would be short- and long-term impacts and for whom
(individual, family, community)
 Transition sentence to discussing the impacts and the benefits that can be
gained through intervention
2nd paragraph – Short/Long Term Impact on the Individual
Introduction sentence
 Use available statistics & research to support this discussion
o Discuss the short-term impacts (at least 2-3) on the individual
experiencing the issue
o Discuss the long-term impacts (at least 2-3) on the individual experiencing
the issue
 Use the data & research to help identify the benefit that can be gained through
either preventing, intervening, or treating the issue for the individual
3rd paragraph – Short Term/Long Impact on the Family and the Community
 Introduction sentence
 Use research and statistics on the issue that identify
o Short term impacts (at least 2) on the family and the community
o Long term impacts (at least 2) on the family and the community
 Use the data & research to help identify the benefit that can be gained through
prevention, intervention, and/or treatment for the family and community
(sometimes this is a cost savings, monetary savings but depending on the issue,
it can also be a socio-emotional benefit)
4th paragraph – Conclusion
 Review the impact of the issue across individual, family and community
 Conclusion/transition sentence leading into the next section – the importance of
finding promising approaches to address the issue
SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR SECTIONS 3 & 4
Promising Approaches to Address the Issue
Introduction paragraph
 Introduction sentence
o IE: “Evidenced-based practice is critical to ensuring that issues are
addressed and will produce, not only short-term positive outcomes, but
sustained positive change for the individual, family and community.”
 Identify the local program(s) that you will discuss in the next paragraph
o IE: “One of the local programs in Orange County working to address
[issue] is [Name of the Agency]. This agency’s mission is to….
2nd Paragraph – Local Program(s)
 Identify the services that are offered to the individual/family to address the issue
 Discuss how the agency’s approach is showing positive change
 Discuss whether these outcomes are felt across the family and community
***Make sure to cite properly – particularly if you are using the agency’s website –
review APA format for quoting a Source Without Page Numbers (*hint: you use the
paragraph number for direct quotes)
3rd Paragraph – Evaluation of an Existing Program or Model (this must be a published
evaluation in a scholarly journal)
 Introduce the program that you were able to find an evaluation on (avoid
international and make sure it is a US-based program)
o Discuss the population that they serve
o Identify the services provided (whether treatment, prevention or
intervention)
o Identify the positive outcomes that have been found through program
evaluation – try to identify specific outcomes. IE: a change in the
participants’ knowledge, attitude, behavior, or skills
4th Paragraph – Conclusion of the Needs Statement
 Develop a conclusion that revisits all prior 3 sections of your Needs Statement
and include a transition sentence into introducing how your proposed program,
through the research completed, will provide much needed services to address
the issue for the population. This is the first place where you can name your
Agency and your proposed program. IE: “Based on the available research and
data, the [Agency Name] proposed the [Program Name] for your consideration.”

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