Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Housing and homelessness
Child Welfare: HHS Actions Would Help States Prepare Youth in the Foster Care System for Independent Living
Discusses states' activities to prepare youth in foster care for independent living under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (FCIA). Includes some information specific to rural concerns.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Cornelia M. Ashby
Date: 07/2007
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Discusses states' activities to prepare youth in foster care for independent living under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (FCIA). Includes some information specific to rural concerns.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Cornelia M. Ashby
Date: 07/2007
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Healthy Housing Reference Manual
Provides information on housing-related health and safety issues, including those particular to rural areas. Chapter 8 focuses on rural water supply and water quality issues.
Date: 2006
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Provides information on housing-related health and safety issues, including those particular to rural areas. Chapter 8 focuses on rural water supply and water quality issues.
Date: 2006
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Elderly Housing: Federal Housing Programs and Supportive Services
An overview of federal programs that provide housing for older adults and which require the provision of supportive services. Includes information on rural housing programs for older adults.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): David G. Wood
Date: 06/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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An overview of federal programs that provide housing for older adults and which require the provision of supportive services. Includes information on rural housing programs for older adults.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): David G. Wood
Date: 06/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Means-Tested Programs: Information on Program Access Can Be an Important Management Tool
Discusses access to and participation in low-income programs, such as welfare and public housing, by those who are eligible. Includes information on strategies used by federal, state, and local administrators to improve access.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 03/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Discusses access to and participation in low-income programs, such as welfare and public housing, by those who are eligible. Includes information on strategies used by federal, state, and local administrators to improve access.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 03/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Elderly Housing: Federal Housing Programs That Offer Assistance for the Elderly
Overview of the federal housing programs that provide housing assistance, including rent subsidies, mortgage insurance, and loans and grants for the purchase or repair of homes, to the elderly. Includes programs that support rural housing for the elderly.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 02/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Overview of the federal housing programs that provide housing assistance, including rent subsidies, mortgage insurance, and loans and grants for the purchase or repair of homes, to the elderly. Includes programs that support rural housing for the elderly.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 02/2005
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Rural Housing Service: Opportunities to Improve Management
Overview of the USDA Rural Housing Service program and discussion of whether a separate rural program for housing is still needed.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): William B. Shear
Date: 06/2003
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Overview of the USDA Rural Housing Service program and discussion of whether a separate rural program for housing is still needed.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): William B. Shear
Date: 06/2003
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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AARP Rural Lab
A collection of case studies highlighting innovative solutions for increasing the livability of rural and remote communities for older adults. Covers broadband internet, social connections, economic development, transportation, housing, and disaster resilience.
Sponsoring organization: AARP
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A collection of case studies highlighting innovative solutions for increasing the livability of rural and remote communities for older adults. Covers broadband internet, social connections, economic development, transportation, housing, and disaster resilience.
Sponsoring organization: AARP
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Recovery Learning Center
Provides training at no cost for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery programs. Focuses on building recovery support systems, including recovery housing and peer support systems. Resources are aimed at rural communities but are relevant to all SUD recovery situations.
Sponsoring organization: Fletcher Group
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Provides training at no cost for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery programs. Focuses on building recovery support systems, including recovery housing and peer support systems. Resources are aimed at rural communities but are relevant to all SUD recovery situations.
Sponsoring organization: Fletcher Group
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Fletcher Group Economic Calculator
Tool helps substance use disorder (SUD) recovery programs make better financial decisions and attract the support of funders, stakeholders, community members, and policymakers. Outlines the methodology behind the calculator and provides an example report.
Sponsoring organization: Fletcher Group
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Tool helps substance use disorder (SUD) recovery programs make better financial decisions and attract the support of funders, stakeholders, community members, and policymakers. Outlines the methodology behind the calculator and provides an example report.
Sponsoring organization: Fletcher Group
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South Dakota Helpline Center 211 Data
Interactive data dashboard covering needs identified in 211 calls in South Dakota since 2020. Includes data at the county level.
Sponsoring organization: Helpline Center
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Interactive data dashboard covering needs identified in 211 calls in South Dakota since 2020. Includes data at the county level.
Sponsoring organization: Helpline Center
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