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PDF pending restorationAdministration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS), Washington, DC. Head Start Bureau. – 2001
This pamphlet, in English- and Spanish-language versions, offers information to parents on the functioning and benefits of Head Start, a federal program for preschool children from low-income families. The pamphlet's sections answer the following questions: (1) "What Is Head Start?" (2) "What Can the Head Start Program Offer to Your…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Programs, Low Income Groups
Peer reviewedRosman, Elisa A.; Knitzer, June – Infants and Young Children, 2001
A framework is provided for thinking about how welfare reform affects young children with disabilities and their families and strategies are presented for addressing their unique needs. The article documents the relationship between disability and poverty, reviews major changes in the law, and highlights challenges. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Day Care, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Download full textBourdette, Mary; And Others – 1993
Designed to help political leaders plan and organize a systematic set of government initiatives and policies to improve the quality of life for American families, this document provides a blueprint for mounting a comprehensive effort in support of America's children and their families. The document begins by outlining the need for a national plan,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Welfare, Early Intervention, Family Programs
Parette, Howard P., Jr. – 1991
This paper discusses implications of assistive technology for teachers or early intervention professionals who are seeking to optimize the educational experiences of children with disabilities. The paper considers the role of the Federal Government in Public Law 100-407, which establishes a grant program for statewide delivery of assistive…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Smith, Barbara, Ed. – 1988
This volume addresses the needs of decision-makers involved in implementing Public Law 99-457, Part H, which establishes a federal discretionary program to help states plan and implement a comprehensive, coordinated interdisciplinary program of early intervention services for children from birth through age 2. Chapter titles include the following:…
Descriptors: Administration, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Bruder, Mary Beth; And Others – 1993
The Higher Education Faculty Institute was designed to increase the capacity of institutions of higher education to offer coursework, practicum, and specialty course sequences across personnel preparation programs for disciplines involved in early intervention. During the 3 years of the project, 38 higher education faculty were enrolled in…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs
