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ABSTRACT
This paper presents an analysis of the socio-economic disparities between a state's rural and non-rural counties and describes differences in outcomes between geographically diverse participants in a statewide welfare-to-work lifeskills program. While both rural and non-rural groups made significant gains by program's end, participants from the most disadvantaged, rural counties were found to have less confidence in their own knowledge and abilities, lower self-esteem, and lower scores on some social support measures. At follow-up, rural participants were working fewer hours, for less pay, and were over-represented in service and la borer jobs. Ways to address the specific needs of rural recipients are discussed.