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Ruff, Elizabeth – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1991
Describes the "rurban" community of Freeport, Maine, and community changes that occurred during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The coordinator of Freeport Community Services facilitated the identification of community problems (including concerns about the quality of public education), analysis of the dynamics of the social situation,…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Coordination, Community Development, Community Planning
DeWeaver, Kevin L.; Johnson, Peter J. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1983
Rural residence and social service delivery, role of the social worker, availability of services (staff count), and special training for service providers are examined to propose that case coordination, focusing on services to the client, is more appropriate than case management in meeting the needs of the rural developmentally disabled. (MM)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Community Coordination, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
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
Sullivan, William Patrick – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989
Describes "program without walls" for developing community services in rural areas. Emphasizes importance of creative collaboration and redesign of traditional support programs to offer comprehensive community services tailored to needs of rural families and individuals. Suggests practical applications of "without walls" model. (Author/TES)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Cooperation, Community Coordination, Community Programs
