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Peer reviewedHutchins, Vince L.; McPherson, Merle – American Psychologist, 1991
Describes the trends and objectives in caring for children with special health needs advanced by the U.S. Public Health Service and congressional legislation, especially PL99-457. This national agenda calls for family-centered, community-based services; interagency coordination; and improved insurance coverage. (DM)
Descriptors: Children, Community Programs, Disabilities, Family Programs
Download full textVoices for Illinois Children, Chicago. – 1991
This report covers the first phase of the Illinois Children's Mental Health Project and establishes principles for helping children with emotional disturbances and their families based upon their actual needs. Section I examines the problem with a discussion of identification of those children at greatest risk, the role of the mental health…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Programs, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
