Let's start with introductions; we don't need to know your names but we would like to know how long you've lived in Warrenton and what you do, either for a living or a hobby or whatever you want to share.
Geography of Community
We have been asked to work with Warrenton. When we mention "the Warrenton community," what area do you think we are referring to? (Here's Warrenton on a map, when you say Warrenton, what do you mean?)
Community
Thinking about schools, housing, recreation, access to resources and community feeling, if someone were considering moving to Warrenton, what would you tell him or her? Probe: Best things about Warrenton Probe: What are the problems/issues facing Warrenton?
How do people get along in Warrenton? (probe race/ethnicity, age, newcomers)
Changes Over Time
How has Warrenton changed over the past 5 years?
What do you think about these changes? Are they good or bad?
In what direction do you see Warrenton going over the next 5 years?
What do you need to do to get there? How can you change that?
Spare questions
How do you keep informed about what's going on in Warrenton?
Who do you go to when you need to get something done around here?
Tell me about a time when the community has worked together to accomplish something. (who was involved, what made it work)
Closing
Is there anything else you want to tell us about the Warrenton community?
Who else do you recommend we talk to about the needs and assets of your community? Please note that any person to whom you refer us will be made aware of who referred them, and that they are under no obligation to participate in this study.
We will be conducting a forum, do you have any suggestions? You can write down your ideas or talk to us about them.
Summary of service provider participants
Summary of community member focus group participants