If you have questions, or need my assistance, don't hesitate to e-mail or call me. 

If you will check the Program Update link, you will find some information about program support for limited resource audiences. 

I look forward to working with you as we try to meet the needs of limited resource audiences in Ohio. 

 Juanita Miller, State Specialist 
Limited Resources Audiences
381 Campbell Hall
1787 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-688-3846
FAX:     614-292-0058

 You can e-mail me here at:miller.9@osu.edu

---

Back to the top

Resources to aid professionals in conducting outreach educational programs for Limited Resource Audiences (LRA) are listed below. The resources include packaged programs, printed materials, audio visual aids and statistics about the audience. New items have been added to each major category of resources since the January, 1997 Update list. 

Within the broad category of LRA, there is currently a focus on welfare clientele. Although educational programs that address the issues of welfare clients are still being developed, background information has been distributed amont professionals to assist in the development process. As a consequence, many of the resources listed below include information on welfare reform. 

Clinics:

Clinics feature individualized help with specific topics related to outreach programs for limited resource audiences. The clinics are scheduled by appointment and are conducted in the LRA 
Resource room 166F Campbell Hall. Current topics include: 

1.  How to work with limited resource audiences. 
2.  Program development related to limited resource audiences. 
3. Literacy issues in outreach education for limited resource audiences. 
4  Training volunteers to work with limited resource audiences. 
5.  Finding a job and keeping a job. 
6.  How to evaluate programs designed for limited resource audiences. 
7.  Drafting proposals to fund projects targeting LRA. 
8. Other topics as requested. 

Lectures / Presentations:

Lectures and formal presentations for professional groups are available upon request. The topics listed here are one hour in length including about 10 minutes for questions and answers. The information given will be based on research and practical experiences. Also, professionals attending lectures will receive hands on resources that may be used back in their local setting. 

      1.  The Myths and Realities of Working Effectively with LRA. 
      2.  Evaluating Programs for LRA. 
      3.  Diversity Issues Related to LRA. 

Program Models:

Examples of programs designed for LRA that are available for direct delivery to the audience. 
Model programs may be scheduled by appointment only. 

Apartment Living I and II: 
The purpose of the program is to provide training to improve housekeeping skills. 

• Session 1 is a demonstration of low cost storage strategies that emphasize cleaning up the home.
• Session 2  involves demonstrating easy ways to make window treatments and showing complimentary       accessories. Both sessions feature strategies and examples that require little or no cost, space or technical skills. 

      1.  Perception of work and concerns about working. 
      2.  Assessing job interest 
      3. Mapping out a career 
      4. Pre employment skills 
      5.  Employer-employes relationships 
      6.  Entrepreneurship 
      7.  Balancing work and family 

 Exhibits:
Currently, two exhibits are available for loan. 

 Putting Knowledge to Work For.....  "Decision Making, Problem Solving and Creating Your Own Opportunities" The exhibit portrays the theme of Extension's work with LRA. 

Young Parent and the World of Work 
This exhibit shows the issues of working outside the home. The exhibit would be an appropriate backdrop for the "welfare to work" program initiative. 

Back to the top

• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Defining Poverty, HYG-5700-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty Groups, HYG-5701-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Long Term and Short Term Poverty, HYG-5702-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - The Working Poor, HYG-5703-98
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty Facts About Children, HYG-5704-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty Among Women, HYG-5705-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty Among the Elderly, HYG-5706-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty, Education, and Job Opportunities, HYG-5707-98
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Regional Poverty, HYG-5708-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Rural Poverty, HYG-5709-98 
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - The Urban Poor, HYG-5710-98
• Poverty Fact Sheet Series - Poverty Among the Homeless, HYG-5711-98 

Back to the top