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Powell, Douglas R. – 1980
This paper presents the theoretical base and operational design of a neighborhood-based primary prevention program that seeks to enhance the development of very young children by focusing on the role of parents' social networks in supporting early child-rearing. Efforts to strengthen parents' involvement in and utilization of an informal network…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Community Programs, Environmental Influences
Israel, Barbara A. – Health Education Quarterly, 1985
Focuses on the linkage between social support and social networks and health educational programs that involve interventions at the network and community level. Addresses programs enhancing entire networks through natural helpers; and programs strengthening overlapping networks/communities through key opinion and informal leaders who are engaged…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Health Education, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedMcNair, Jeff; Smith, Heather Kathleen – Mental Retardation, 1998
Discusses how local churches may be able to work with local agencies to help integrate adults with developmental disabilities into the community. The benefits of church participation and recommendations for accessing the possibility of church involvement are provided. Research needs in this area are also emphasized. (CR)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Church Programs, Church Role, Community Programs
Price, Richard H.; And Others – 1990
This paper reviews social support programs designed to have a preventive impact on young adolescents. A review of supportive programs for reducing adolescents' risks of educational failure and poor health has identified a number of innovative school- and community-based support programs. School-based support programs are aimed at enhanced…
Descriptors: Child Health, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement
Peer reviewedTabor, R. B. – Information Services and Use, 1988
Discusses the effects of trends in health care services, including an emphasis on primary health care and patient involvement, on the information needs of health care professionals and managers. A proposed information network that would provide point of use access to sources of health care information is described. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Health Services
Download full textOdasz, Frank – 1994
This paper discusses the market for rapidly expanding information technology and the benefits of developing community computer networks. Accessible low-cost community networks allow rural communities to provide specific training and educational opportunities tailored to their needs. However, communities must assess the value of connectivity…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Programs, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
