Department of Family Social ScienceRural Families Speak

Publications

Policy/Research Briefs and Fact Sheets

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

Conference Presentations and Proceedings

Dissertations and Theses

Other Papers and Presentations

Breeze Live Webcast Series

Overall Project Reports

Bauer, J. W. (2004). Project Basebook (PDF). In-depth introduction of the overall project and baseline tables for Wave 1 and Wave 2

Bauer, J. W., & Katras, M. J. (2007). Rural prosperity: A longitudinal study of rural communities and rural low-income families. NRICGP final report (PDF). Rural Families Speak Exhibit (PDF) Featured at the 10th Annual Agricultural Science and Education Exhibition "Nutrition and Health" for Congressional Delegations on March 5, 2008

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Other Papers and Presentations

Bartl, M. J., & Powell, S. E. (2000). Low-income families and childcare: A rural perspective. Views, Summer, 17-19. Bartl, M. J., Powell, S. E., & Bauer, J. W. (2000). Welfare reform and two-parent family policies. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 45(1), 9.

Bauer, J. W. (2001). Rural families and welfare reform: Consortium Connections. Children Youth and Family Consortium: A University and Community Collaboration. University of Minnesota, 10, 2, p. 3.

Bauer, J. W., Braun, B., & Dyk, P. H. (2003). Health and the economic well-being of rural families. A public policy fact sheet. National Council on Family Relations.

Bauer, J. W., Katras, M. J., & Lee, J. (2005, June). Rural families speak: Managing a longitudinal research project. Presented to Seoul National University, Department of Child Development and Family Studies. June, 22, 2005.

Braun, B. (2003). Barriers to mental health access for rural residents. Testimony presented at the request of the Maryland General Assembly's Access to Mental Health Task Force.

Braun, B., & Marghi, J.R. (2003). Faith as a resiliency factor for rural, low-income mothers. NCFR Report: Family Focus, F6, F8.

Braun, B., & Waldman, J. (2006). Engaging unheard voices final report to the Kettering Foundation. Unpublished report. College Park: University of Maryland.

Churchill, S. L. (2005). Family fun in rural areas: Implications for children. Play, Policy, & Practice Connections. Newsletter of the Play, Policy, & Practice Interest Forum of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Volume IX, Issue 1, 8-9.

Cook, C., & Greder, K. (2006, May). Rural Iowan Latino families: Hunger, housing, and economic well-being. Presentation to community leaders, Storm Lake, IA.

Dolan, E. M., Bauer, J. W., Knight, S. E., Seiling, S., Lawrence, F.C., & Mammen, S. (2003) Rural low-income families face employment obstacles. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 48(1), F7-F8.

Dolan, E. M., Braun, B., & Murphy, J. C. (2003). A dollar short: Financial challenges of working-poor rural families. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 48(2), F13-F15.

Dolan, E. M., Seiling, S., Braun, B., & Katras, M. J. (2002). Rural families speak: The challenge of employment. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 47(3), F4-F5.

Dezfulian, T., Waldeman, J. & Braun, B. (2005, December). Hidden hurdles to resiliency. NCFR Report. F3, F16.

Dyk, P. H. (2006, March). So what do we do with this research-based information in Kentucky? Presentation to Family & Consumer Science Agents participating from 5 remote sites as part of the Rural Families Speak (NC1011) Breeze Live webcast on Food Security and Health. March, 28, 2006.

Greder, K., Cook, C., Garasky, S., & Ortiz, L. (2007, June). Latino immigrants: Food and housing insecurity. Iowa State University, University Extension.

Greder, K., & Randall, B. (2005, June) Examining the Wellbeing of Rural Latino Families. Presented to Families Extension field staff. Ames, IA

Huddleston-Casas, C., & Braun, B. (2006, May). Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency. University of Minnesota, Breeze Live webcast presentation.

Huddleston-Casas, C., Dolan, E., Bauer, J., Braun, B., Churchill, S., Prochaska-Cue, M.K., & Bosch, K. (2006, April). The ecosystem of labor force participation among rural, low-income families. College of Education and Human Sciences Showcase of Research, Creative Work, Outreach, Extension, and Innovations in Instruction. Lincoln, NE. April 20, 2006.

Katras, M. J., Dolan, E. M., Braun, B., & Seiling, S. (2002). Rural families speak: Making ends meet after welfare reform. NCFR Report: Family focus, 47(3), F3-F4.

Mammen, S., & Lawrence, F. (2005, October). Earned Income Tax Credit and Rural Working Families. Presentation at the NC1011 annual meeting.

Maring, E.F., & Braun, B. (2005, March). Rural, low-income families experience barriers to substance abuse services. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 50, F19-F20.

Muhammad, R. & Braun, B. (2005, July). Dreams on hold: Experiences of rural mothers. Ronald E. McNair Undergraduate Symposium, University of Maryland, College Park.

Olson, C. M. (2006, March). Three year dynamics of food insecurity. University of Minnesota, Breeze Live webcast presentation.

Olson, C. M. (2006). Poverty, food insecurity, and obesity. Bread for the World Institute, July 25, 2006, Washington, DC.

Olson, C. M., & Lent M. (2006, April). Food insecurity and hunger in poor rural families in the US and NY. Ithaca Hunger Banquet, Ithaca, NY. April 24, 2006.

Parra-Cardona, J. R. , Bulock, L., Imig, D.R., & Villarruel, F.A. (2005, March). “Trabajando duro todos los dias” (working hard every day): Expanding research agendas by learning from the life experiences of migrant families. Interagency Migrant Services Committee, East Lansing, MI.

Reschke, K. (2006, April). Family network solutions to child care needs of rural, low-income mothers. University of Minnesota, Breeze Live webcast presentation.

Reschke, K., & Walker, S. (2003). Difficult choices: Low-income mothers struggle to balance caregiving and employment. NCFR Report: Family Focus, 48(2), F8-F9.

Richards, L., Merrill, M., Corson, C., Sano, Y., Graham, N., & Weber, P. (2001). After we say goodbye: A follow-up of Oregon's Even Start families. Technical report prepared for the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University.

Seiling, S. B. (2006, April). Food security is basic to a family’s well-being. Paper presented to the OSU Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Family Nutrition Program faculty and staff. April 26, 2006.

Seiling, S. B. (2006, April). Informal social support among rural low-income mothers. University of Minnesota, Breeze Live webcast presentation.

Simmons, L. A. (2006, May). Rural mothers physical and mental health. University of Minnesota, Breeze Live webcast presentation.

Simson, E. & Braun, B. (2005, May). Frequency of dental health care among low-income rural families. Department of Family Studies Undergraduate Research Day, University of Maryland, College Park.

Simson, E. & Braun, B. (2007) Oral health among rural, low-income families: Implications for policy and program. Selected for inclusion in the USDA Cooperative Statue Research, Education and Extension Service website.

Simmons-Wescott, L. A., & Braun, B. (2004, March). Depression: A deterrent to psychological well-being among poor, rural mothers. NCFR Report, F5-F7.

Walker, S. & Reschke, K. (2003a). Child care issues facing contemporary rural families. NCFR Report, 48(1), F5-F6.

Walker, S., & Reschke, K. (2007). Care for children and youth in rural areas. Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Institute. Rural Caregiving. (scheduled for 2007 publication)