Rural Social Service Disparities and Creative Social Work Solutions for Rural Families Across the Life Span

The provision of social services in rural areas has historically presented a challenge for social workers. Rural social service disparities are presented in relation to key challenges surrounding the provision of social work services in the rural United States. Barriers that define rurality and hind...

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Published in:Journal of family social work 2013-01, Vol.16 (1), p.101-115
Main Authors: Lewis, Melinda L., Scott, Diane L., Calfee, Carol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
collaborative partnerships
community schools
Family Promise
Interfaith Family Network
rural social work
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Summary:The provision of social services in rural areas has historically presented a challenge for social workers. Rural social service disparities are presented in relation to key challenges surrounding the provision of social work services in the rural United States. Barriers that define rurality and hinder the provision of social work to rural families, a multicultural examination of rural community strengths and resiliency, and creative solutions for rural social work delivery are discussed. A case study utilizing collaborative partnerships between rural churches, schools, and community leaders to combat rural homelessness and streamline service delivery for rural families across the life cycle is presented.
ISSN:1052-2158
1540-4072
DOI:10.1080/10522158.2012.747118