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EASTERN ALAMEDA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY || Page 1 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment: Executive Summary INTRODUCTION The cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton, collectively known as the Tri -Valley, have collaborated to provide Human Services for many years. The Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment (EACHSNA) follows the 10-year census and evaluates the strengths, needs, and recommendations for the human service delivery network for the region and the individual cities. In 2022 the three cities hired JSI to lead this process. This report represents those findings, including recommendations and associated implementation steps. METHODS The project team established guiding theoretical values and frameworks to center equity and honor those with lived experience. An emphasis was placed on identifying causes of pervasive inequities, centering the voices of those most impacted, and ensuring recommendations were sustainable and effective. This work was conducted alongside advisory bodies including community members, nonprofit organizations, and city and county representatives. Quantitative data were analyzed from sources including the Census, local organizations, and county agencies. These findings depict the demographics of the Tri-Valley and select social determinants (e.g., poverty, housing instability). Qualitative data were collected through focus groups, interviews, community events and through organizations. Findings were supported through existing community-based and regional reports. FINDINGS The Tri-Valley is economically stable, however there are concentrated pockets within each of the three cities with high concentrations of individuals living below the federal poverty level. Further, while there are significant numbers of social service providers in each of the three cities, notably some services require recipients to travel outside of the region, which has implications for transportation and accessibility. Community strengths were identified to ensure that recommendations could build upon and leverage assets, capabilities, and resources. Identified strengths included: community cohesion; diversity; quality of health care and mental health services; nonprofit organizations and other support service providers; recreation; and high quality schools. Challenges/opportunity areas were identified at both the community and organizational levels. Community members experienced housing challenges and difficulty accessing health care and ATTACHMENT 1 Page 52 of 554