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Van Den Bergh, Nan – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989
Outlines the development of a service delivery network--California Farm Families in Transition--for distressed farmers in Fresno County. Describes the three-tiered prevention model used, initial needs assessment, and services provided in legal, financial, mental health, social, and job development areas. Contains 15 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Consortia, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Farmers
Herrick, John M. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1986
Reviews economic turmoil experienced by farmers in late 19th and early 20th centuries along with resulting political protest and activism. Considers response from rural social workers at the time. Presents recommendations for rural social work today. Includes micro/macro action-agenda for social work in dealing with farm crisis of 1980s. (NEC)
Descriptors: Activism, Crisis Management, Economic Change, Farmers
Danes, Sharon M.; Keskinen, Susan M. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1990
Surveys off-farm employment of farm women and its impact on their lives. Describes survey data illustrating financial hardships experienced by working farm women. Describes imbalance between work and leisure as major source of dissatisfaction. Suggests service providers recognize women's "role overload" and its effects on families. (TES)
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Employment Patterns, Human Services, Labor Problems
Bean, Nadine – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1993
Briefly describes Amish history and culture, the Metzenbaum Center for special needs children in Geauga County (Ohio) and grounded theory approach to investigation of the center's success in gaining trust of Amish. Results of seven interviews indicate that the Center's outreach success is due to repeated home visits by center staff and a support…
Descriptors: Amish, Cultural Awareness, Developmental Disabilities, Home Visits
Hogarth, Jeanne M.; McGonigal, Jane W. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989
Describes evolutionary program development model to guide planning of services for farm families experiencing financial problems. Model forms basis for joint state and local program. Flexible structure enables initial responsive service and evolutionary development. Evaluation provides feedback for continuing development, improvement, and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Cooperative Planning, Financial Problems
Durham, Judith A.; Miah, M. Mizanur Rahman – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1993
Literature review addresses the status of farm families; farm stresses and their effects; dysfunctional family relationships; and the unique attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of rural culture toward social service intervention. By implementing coordinated service programs and initiating new legislation that addresses rural health care issues,…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Children, Community Services, Family Needs
