County releases 2025 Community Needs Assessment report on human services

News release from County of Maui, Aug 21, 2025

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns has released results of the 2025 Community Needs Assessment, a comprehensive survey that will guide the department’s ongoing efforts to support the well-being of Maui County residents.

Conducted by Anthology Research, the study results offer valuable insights into residents’ perspectives on community needs and access to social services, including kūpuna services, early childhood programs, services for disabled residents and more. The report offers the department insights into the effectiveness of existing programs and funding structures, and provides guidance on future policies, services and grant-making decisions across the department’s divisions.

“Much of our work already reflects the needs and priorities of the community, and these findings reinforce many of those efforts,” said Lori Tsuhako, Director of the Department of Human Concerns. “At the same time, they offer valuable opportunities to assess, enhance and explore how our programs and partnerships can have the greatest and most lasting impact across Maui County.”

Survey results are available on the department website at: https://www.mauicounty.gov/117/Department-of-Human-Concerns.

PDF: Needs Assessment 2025 by Anthology FINN Partners.pdf

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