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Download full textSilvern, Joan, Ed. – Family Coalition Report, 1992
The Family Resource Coalition's (FRC) mission is to build support and resources within communities that strengthen and empower families, enhance the capacities of parents, and foster the optimal development of youth. FRC pursues this mission by: (1) developing a national resource center on family resource programs; (2) advocating on issues that…
Descriptors: Adoption, American Indians, Family Programs, Intergenerational Programs
Lalley, Jacqueline, Ed.; Ahsan, Nilofer, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition of America Report, 1998
The Family Resource Coalition of America (FRCA) and the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice convened a meeting of evaluators, policymakers, and program practitioners to discuss the issue of evaluation in the field of family support. The goal was to bring together those who were implementing programs, evaluating programs, and…
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs, Family Relationship
Peer reviewedWolf, Kathy Goetz, Ed.; Lalley, Jacqueline, Ed. – America's Family Support Magazine, 1999
This "Special Focus" issue of "America's Family Support Magazine," focuses on parent leadership and family involvement. Articles pertaining to this focus include: (1) "Forging Equal Partnerships" (Ahsan); (2) "Who Best Represents the Voice of Parents?" (Foster); (3) "Parent Leadership Training…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Family Programs, Leadership Training, Parent Education
McCloskey, Donna, Ed. – Transition, 1997
This quarterly journal issue (in English and French versions) includes the following articles: (1) "Canada's Kids: Thriving? Or Just Surviving?" (McCloskey, Donna), an overview of the latest research on the well-being of Canada's children; (2) "The Fence at the Edge of the Cliff: Approaching Family Policy in Canada" (Mirabelli,…
Descriptors: Children, Family Life, Family Programs, Family (Sociological Unit)
North Central Regional Educational Lab., Oak Brook, IL. – 1996
This report highlights the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) states' efforts in integrated services and provides commentaries by experts on their experiences in the field. Steven Preister's "Overview" from Report No. 1 serves as the framework for the report, describing NCREL states' current and future agendas,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs, Human Services, Integrated Services
Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul. – 1963
The paper examines issues of respite care specifically as they relate to developmentally disabled persons in Minnesota. A review of the literature focuses upon the status of respite care services in the state as well as the need for respite care and its role in an array of family support services. Family services are described in terms of those in…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Financial Policy, Program Costs
Men and Families Newsletter, 1995
This newsletter, published in both English and Spanish versions, focuses on men and their roles in families. It stems from a 3-day workshop held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City. The 24 participating researchers and practitioners discussed ways to support men in fathering roles in order to enhance the…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Family Life, Family Programs, Fathers
Goetz, Kathy, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1996
On the assumption that fathers have been relatively absent from family support programs, this publication of the Family Resource Coalition addresses the role of fathers in family support programs, examines the impact of fathers on their children, and describes programs involving fathers successfully. Articles include: (1) "What's Behind the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Community Programs, Family Life
Lalley, Jacqueline, Ed. – Connection, 1995
This document consists or the six issues of the Family Resource Coalition's newsletter "Connection" published in 1995. These newsletter issues explore matters pertaining to family support and related programs. Featured articles are as follows: (January-February) "Board Approves Long-Range Plan, Reaffirms FRC's [Family Resource…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Block Grants, Community Development, Community Programs
Nathanson, Jeanne H., Ed. – OSERS News in Print, 1991
Eight articles address issues and programs in international rehabilitation. The issue is introduced by a message from the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Robert R. Davila. Next, "A History of International Rehabilitation" (Nora Ellen Groce)…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developing Nations, Disabilities, Exchange Programs
Clark, Dick – Congressional Program, 1995
This Conference focused on policy options for promoting the well-being of children and families in the United States. These conference proceedings present a range of strategies that have proven effective in building parental competence and providing the support needed to enable families to survive and function adequately. The keynote address,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Early Parenthood, Family Programs
Fenichel, Emily, Ed. – 1992
Eighteen work group papers, several of which previously appeared in "Zero to Three," the Bulletin of the National Center for Infant Clinical Progams, are presented under four headings. Under the heading "Findings and Recommendations of ZERO TO THREE/National center for Clinical Infant Programs' Work Group on Supervision and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Family Programs, Infants, Mentors
Evaluation Exchange: Emerging Strategies in Evaluating Child and Family Services, 1997
This document is comprised of the 1997 issues of a quarterly newsletter of the Harvard Family Research Project, designed to share new ideas and experiences in evaluating systems reform and comprehensive child and family services. The first issue focuses on evaluation methodology and includes articles on the following topics: (1) mixing evaluation…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Community Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Adler, C. Ralph; Harvell, Cynthia – 1996
The study described in this issue of "Look at Even Start" evaluated the Staff Mentoring Sites program, a mentoring program provided as technical assistance in Even Start family literacy programs. Staff from five Even Start programs with successful family recruitment and retention records were selected as mentors. Requests for nominations…
Descriptors: Administrators, Family Literacy, Family Programs, Interviews
Silvern, Joan, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1990
Noting that the skills of community-building are some of the same skills needed to help families, this newsletter issue focuses on enhancing the resources and leadership in the community as the best way to provide support for families. The articles in the newsletter include: (1) "Building on the Strengths of Communities"; (2)…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Action, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement
