•what types of need are present? Do community mem¬bers consider these to be needs?
•How many people are affected?
•What will be the consequences if these needs are not met?
•Are there critical needs that should be met before other needs are addressed?
•Is it possible to address these needs?
•Do the needs coincide with governmental policies or the department's mission statement?
•Are resources (funds, staff) available? (พass, 1994, based on Gilmore, Campbell, and Becker, 1989)