The Early Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (Baby FACES) is a descriptive study of Early Head Start programs designed to inform policy and practice at both national and local levels. Baby FACES follows two cohorts of children through their time in Early Head Start, starting in 2009, the first wave of data collection. The Newborn…

The cultural competence of 13 parenting education programs for Latino families with young children was examined in this study. Based on our analyses, we make several recommendations for improving the cultural competence and effectiveness of parenting education programs for Latino families with young children. Specifically, we recommend the…

This report describes various government nutrition programs designed to aid pregnant women and children under six. Programs described include: the Agriculture Extension Program, a home program in Alleghany County, Maryland; supplemental food programs in Washington, D.C. and Denver; and the Chicago Supplemental Food Voucher Experimental Program.…

Suggestions designed to aid those who work with young children, in particular, the day care workers, are provided. Following the booklet's introductory material, the following subjects are discussed: Language in the Day Care Center (Crib Babies--birth to six months; Six Months to 12 Months; Toddlers--one to two years old; and Over Two Years); Room…

This article describes the Zucker Center's program in Toledo, Ohio which identifies children with developmental delays and enrolls them in a demonstration infant stimulation program. The center provides educational programs in neonatal care, nutrition, general stimulation, and parenting techniques. Available from: PS 504 969. (JMB)

Described is the child care program at the Frank Porter Graham Center. Discussion of physical facilities focuses on creating a good environment, floor plan of cottage trailer, and choosing appropriate equipment. Selection of staff is said to be the most important part of establishing a day care center. The day care center is explained to serve the…

Describes the Home-Liaison Playgroups program for preschoolers and infants with developmental delays. Mothers were intrinsic to the playgroup, which met once a week for two hours. An integrated playgroup and nursery for mainstream and special needs children were also developed. (NH)

Summarizes rationale for early childhood educational intervention efforts and describes the Carolina Abcedarian Project: a longitudinal, early educational program providing supplemental preschool experiences designed to prevent the cumulative and progressive decline in intellectual and socially adaptive behavior shown by children from extreme…

The second in a series, this volume highlights 18 indicators of children's well-being in the 50 states and presents case studies of 5 states' strategies to prevent various problems among the birth to 5-year-old population. Indicators are grouped according to factors that may place young children at risk; these include: (1) mandatory kindergarten…

A total of 39 parent involvement programs in California and 16 other educational resources for parents and educators are very briefly described. Descriptions indicate how parents, with the help of their schools and communities, are taking an active role at home in the education of their children. It is hoped that the descriptions will provide…

Many aspects of employer-sponsored child care programs--including key issues, costs and benefits, programmatic options, and implementation strategies--are discussed in these conference proceedings. Public policy issues, legal aspects of child care as an employee benefit, tax incentives for corporate child care, and funding sources for child care…

The guide describes the components of a comprehensive infant program for hearing impaired children 0-3 years of age and their parents. Primary focus is upon a home-centered, parent-guided, natural language approach to learning, based upon the child's daily activities. An interdisciplinary professional staff guides the parents in the individually…

The first of seven conference papers on early childhood education considers environmental influences and environmental space planning as related to early childhood education centers. New teaching roles in early education of handicapped children are defined and implementation of programs in the public schools for aurally handicapped children under…

Narrative descriptions of activities in 10 areas of Project FAITH (Family Assistance for Infants and Toddlers with Handicaps) and results of the 1977-1978 project year evaluation are presented. Cost figures, strategy activities, significant findings, recommendations, personnel responsible, product development information, and continuation plans…

This program was developed by Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) of Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky, to improve nutritional services to 2,146 infants and preschool children enrolled in fifteen area day care centers, by developing the role of a sponsoring organization and by developing standards of expectations for other sponsoring…