Students who are mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or socially maladjusted often do not receive needed educational or community services. This article discusses incidence rates for these troubled students, describes the special needs of troubled adolescents, presents a proposal for the creation of "Boards for Children in Trouble," and…

This factbook provides data on the well-being of South Dakota children. It is intended as a vehicle for policy makers, advocates, the media, and service providers to raise awareness on the status of children in South Dakota. Section 1 of the factbook is an introduction and overview on South Dakota demographics. Section 2 presents special reports…

This annual report on the numbers of homeless children in Massachusetts and their educational experiences is based on information from the following six sources: (1) family, adolescent, and battered women shelters; (2) the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare (Welfare); (3) the Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS); (4) school…