Community Planning Process

Planning a health promotion program requires “preplanning” to gather information and inform the necessary stakeholders of community needs.
For this assignment, write a 750-1,000 word essay outlining the steps to gather information and accurately identify the needs and issues of your community. Include the following:
Describe the reason for planning and implementing a health promotion program.
Explain why it is important to identify and include stakeholders prior to the actual planning process.
Examine your community and identify key stakeholders who need to be involved. Identify and describe these community stakeholders. Explain why they are important to the planning process.
Investigate the local and federal public health agencies in your community. Identify these organizations and describe what resources they provide for the community and why they are important.
Research faith-based organizations that are available in your community. Explain what attributes of a Christian worldview the organization must demonstrate in order to play a supporting role in a health promotion for your community. Consider the overall needs and diversity of your community in your response.
You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,APA Style 7th Edition. An abstract is not required.
**This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion**
Please include
One in-text citation for every body paragraph
No plagiarism