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Buxton, Edward B. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1978
The suggestion is made that social workers in rural areas who find themselves dealing with extremely difficult problems should look to a very basic local institution, Agricultural Extension, for increased help. (Author)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Extension Agents, History
Hughes, Robert – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1988
Examines burnout, focusing on levels of burnout in rural Illinois extension service staff. Identifies work and conditions that create high risk of burnout. Indicates crisis staff working with distressed families experienced burnout as often as other staff. Makes recommendations for reducing burnout among rural social service providers. (Author/TES)
Descriptors: Burnout, Family Problems, Morale, Rural Areas
Waltman, Gretchen H. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989
Reviews social work consultation models and describes applications of consultation techniques in rural communities. Discusses following steps in developing rural consultation services: making contact, negotiating contract, formulating goals, problem solving, action, evaluation, and termination. Encourages consultation services development as…
Descriptors: Careers, Community Coordination, Community Services, Consultants
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
