Geiser, Christine. August, 1983. - NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF CUBAN AND
HAITIAN REFUGEES IN TAMPA
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to provide
systematically collected data documenting the needs of Cuban and
Haitian refugees in Tampa, Florida to Catholic Social Services,
Tampa. The data were collected to assist Catholic Social Services
in planning a new refugee home management program. The
descriptive survey methodology used consisted of nine key
informant interviews, and a survey questionnaire mailed to fifty-seven community members who have been involved with refugee
resettlement. Forty-one (seventy-two percent) of the fifty-seven
respondents completed and returned the questionnaire from which a
ranking of refugee home management needs was derived. Finding
jobs, learning English, and medical care were the top-ranked
needs. Recommendations to Catholic Social Services for the
refugee home management program are presented in the form of a
suggested outline for a program plan.