Describes the function of community school advisory committees in Kenawha County, West Virginia, and presents guidelines for the role and responsibilities of local school advisory councils. (JG)

The purpose of this manual is to provide communities with some basic tools for achieving youth involvement by advocating a community approach which actively seeks to promote the well-being of young people. The importance of youth involvement in community programs is emphasized and a positive approach is recommended. The manual outlines the needs…

This paper reports on the progress of eight Chicago-based community initiatives designed to redefine social services and broaden social responsibility for the development of children and families. The paper has three sections describing: (1) general background on the children, youth, and families initiative; (2) early lessons from an initiative in…