Evaluates the Portage Guide to Early Education, making recommendations for its future development. Reviews outcome studies that provide evidence of developmental acceleration for mildly delayed children. Argues that a wider range of dependent variables must be considered to accurately assess Portage's impact on both child and family. (JD)

This paper profiles nine model programs for supporting families who care for a child with a severe illness or one or more disabilities and discusses current trends as they emerged from interviews with key persons in the field. Core components examined include self-help, advocacy, parent education, respite care, family-centered case management, and…