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Cunningham, Mary; Harwood, Robin; Hall, Sam – Urban Institute (NJ1), 2010
As homelessness increased among families and children during the 1980s and 1990s, policymakers created, and strengthened, the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program. The McKinney-Vento EHCY program aims to mitigate the effects of residential instability through the identification of homeless children in schools and…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Disadvantaged Youth, Physical Health, Federal Legislation
Office of Child Development (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1974
This pamphlet gives a brief history of federally funded programs related to child abuse and neglect and focuses on descriptions of the projects funded under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974. Descriptions of demonstration, research, and funding activities of the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect are also included. (ED)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Demonstration Programs, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Zeitlin, June H.; Campbell, Nancy Duff – 1982
In 1981, Congress enacted major legislative changes that affect the availability of child care for low-income families. In the name of economic recovery, tax cuts were enacted, social service programs were merged into a block grant, and government benefits for poor families were substantially reduced. This article reviews these statutory changes…
Descriptors: Day Care, Federal Legislation, Guidelines, Legal Aid
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, DC. – 1977
This annual report to Congress on Title XX of the Social Security Act reports on the operation of the 1976 fiscal year program. Preceding the report are descriptive highlights of the program. Title XX of the Social Security Act changes the role and relationships of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; the individual states; and…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Program Descriptions, Reports
Einarsdottir, Johanna – 1997
This paper discusses early childhood education in Iceland and its in relation to the country's cultural heritage, the family welfare system, and legislation and influences from abroad. Because Iceland has been isolated for centuries from the rest of the world, the country has developed its own culture and maintained its native language. The need…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Educational History, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries
Vanhorenbeck, Susan M. – 1988
This paper briefly discusses new housing programs for the homeless sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the funding provided by the 100th Congress, and two additional HUD programs to aid the homeless. The following four programs are discussed: (1) the Emergency Shelter Program; (2) the Transitional Housing Program,…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Ways and Means. – 1989
A hearing was held to explore issues of foster care, child welfare, and adoption reforms, and to examine the implementation of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Amendments of 1980. The Amendments were designed to emphasize preventive services that would strengthen families, prevent the unnecessary placement of children in foster care,…
Descriptors: Adoption, Caseworker Approach, Child Welfare, Federal Government
Bowers, Gary E.; Bowers, Margaret R. – 1976
This monograph describes and analyzes recent efforts to develop measurable units for human services in the social services and mental health services areas. The issues surrounding the "unit of service" are examined along with the problems encountered by the system designer or information user in past projects, and some of today's more…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Human Services, Management Information Systems, Mental Health
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Stapleton, Margaret – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1976
The National Center for Law and the Handicapped, Inc. assists handicapped persons to establish and maintain their rights under federal and state laws. The Center uses litigation, legislative reform, research, and public education to achieve equal opportunity for disabled persons. It provides publications and a resource library to the public.…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Discriminatory Legislation
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Belone, Cecilia; Gonzalez-Santin, Edwin; Gustavsson, Nora; MacEachron, Ann E.; Perry, Timothy – Child Welfare, 2002
Explores the Navajo Nation Division of Social Services' efforts to transform the Bureau of Indian Affairs service delivery paradigm into a more holistic case management paradigm for child and family services congruent with Navajo culture and rural location. Discusses a composite case to illustrate issues experienced by many Navajo clients.…
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Change Strategies, Child Welfare, Children
National Coalition for the Homeless, Washington, DC. – 1989
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 was reauthorized for another two years by the Omnibus McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988. This report summarizes the nine titles of the McKinney Act, including changes brought about in the 1988 reauthorization. Title I covers general provisions of the Act. Title II establishes the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Services, Economically Disadvantaged, Emergency Programs
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Community Services Assistance Center. – 1989
This report presents summaries of federally-assisted and state (Virginia) funded programs as required by Public Law 100-146, The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987. Information presented for each of the 55 programs includes: (1) the administering agency; (2) the legislation enabling the provision of…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Eligibility, Federal Aid
Jones, Richard S. – 1982
Updated information provided by 25 executive agencies of the Federal Government describes (1) programs specifically designed to benefit Indian tribes and individuals; (2) programs which specifically include Indians or Indian tribes as eligible beneficiaries; and (3) programs which may not specifically denominate Indians or Indian tribes as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, American Indian Education, American Indians, Economic Development
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (ED), Washington, DC. Migrant Education Programs. – 1981
An overview of the Title I Migrant Education Program is provided through summaries of its legislative history, program administration and management, Title I Local Projects/Title I Migrant Education Projects, program goals and objectives, instructional services, supportive services, Migrant Student Record Transfer System (MSRTS), formulas for…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. – 1989
This report outlines the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' plan to address the educational needs of homeless children and youth, as required by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The major purpose of the plan is to guide local education agencies and supply them with resources as they attempt to meet the educational needs of homeless…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
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