title: Indicators of social well-being and elements of child welfare in Minnesota rural counties.
abstract: Organizational and structural conditions of rural communities and counties are significant factors in determining child welfare levels and general quality of life in rural areas. This article analyzes the relationship between elements of child welfare and an index of social well-being estimated for the state of Minnesota. The study suggests that social workers may enhance their services by considering county data that depict the viability of rural communities.
authors.affiliation: Center of Rural Sociology and Community Analysis, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, USA.
authors.forename: Darío
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Menanteau-Horta
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yigzaw
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D011203:Poverty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D011788:Quality of Life; D012424:Rural Population; D012923:Social Class; D012947:Social Work / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends