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Marquart, Jules M., Ed.; Konrad, Ellen L., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1996
The six chapters of this theme issue attempt to define conceptual and methodological issues in the evaluation of integrated services systems and to begin to synthesize some of these issues. An introduction to these evaluation issues is followed by case studies and a discussion of implications for program and policy development. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Evaluation Methods, Integrated Services
Hemp, Richard – Policy Research Brief, 1992
This serial issue summarizes findings from a survey of 20 state mental retardation and developmental disabilities agencies and 93 community based providers on developing and financing community services. The survey queried respondents concerning: (1) which models or strategies for financing community services have been most effective; (2) what…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Community Services, Developmental Disabilities
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Walker, Gary – P/PV News, 1996
In a few years, the United States is going to have the largest number of teenagers it has ever had; at the same time, crime among teenagers is rising, and the recreational and learning activities and jobs that teenagers need for positive development are becoming scarcer in inner city and rural areas. Efforts in youth programs during the past 25…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Programs, Crime Prevention
Wolf, Kathy Goetz – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1996
This special issue of the Family Resource Coalition Report presents personal experiences and reflections regarding parent involvement and leadership in family support. Articles in this issue are: (1) "The Vaughn Family Center: It's My Story" (Jorge Lara and Matt Oppenheim); (2) "Asking the Right Questions is Key to Developing Parent…
Descriptors: Activism, Advocacy, Children, Community Involvement
Anderson, D. S., Ed.; Blakers, C., Ed. – Youth Studies Bulletin, 1984
This quarterly publication contains 13 articles covering various aspects of education and youth employment in Australia. "Youth Employment Strategies: Public Service of South Australia" (Jenny Rhodes) describes opportunities for South Australian youth to enter public service. "School Influences on Retention in Victorian Government…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Career Education, Community Programs, Dropout Research
Kaplan, Jan – Issue Notes, 2001
Older teens living in families receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) face serious sociodemographic disadvantages. When combined with the characteristic risk-taking behaviors of adolescence, these disadvantages pose a threat to TANF teens' immediate and future physical, psychological, and emotional health and to their long-term…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Career Academies, Community Programs