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Minnesota Community Action Agencies

Minnesota Community Action Agencies help low-income people become more self-reliant…
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Minnesota Community Action Agencies help low-income people become more self-reliant by providing a mix of services. This study measured their levels of success by tracking 15 areas related to economic self-sufficiency using the Self-Reliance Achievement Scale (SRAS) tool.

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The Self-Reliance Achievement Scale (SRAS): Results of All Community Action Agencies in Minnesota: July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007

2008

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Minnesota Community Action Agencies: Helping People Achieve Long-Term Self-Reliance

2007

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The Self-Reliance Achievement Scale: Results of All Community Action Agencies in Minnesota: July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006

2007

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Measuring Progress Toward Self-Reliance: Early Results of the Self-Reliance Achievement Scale

2002

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