The recent deaths of more than 13,000 French elderly in the European heat wave of 2003 revealed cracks in the social foundation of urban communities, here and abroad. The breakdown occurred in community services, neighborhood networks, and governmental agencies that were responsible for warning of impending dangers to at-risk elderly. This paper…

This monograph was written to inform organizations working with homeless families about some potential sources of funding for their programs and to briefly describe the benefits available to homeless families. The focus throughout is exclusively on services and not on housing. Readers are guided to the major resources available through both the…

Discusses microcomputer applications in social work settings, including designing client records and process notes, establishing filing and recordkeeping systems, and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of data stored on diskettes. Considers the applications of available, easy-to-use and reliable software packages. (Author/JAC)

Discusses the role of mental health and social services personnel in helping patients apply for recertification for Supplementary Security Income (SSI) benefits. Describes the appeal process and provides guidelines for professionals. (JAC)

Discusses problems and needs of the Black elderly in terms of social security, medicare and social services, and nursing homes. Also discusses the need for qualified Black personnel in programs designed for the Black elderly, and offers suggestions for legislation and funding. (CMG)

Estimates the proportion of service and nonservice expenditures within a state aging department. In Massachusetts the ratio was $0.70 to $0.30 (service to nonservice) both for the state's Home Care Programs and for all activities. (JAC)

Stresses that the psychological community should be involved in shaping public policy for children, youth, and families who will be adversely affected by proposed Federal budget cuts in social programs. Summarizes issues discussed in the articles that follow in the same volume. (MJL)

Describes successful effort of small women's social services agency to modify its way of operating by means of problem-solving process involving board and staff members. Notes that conflict between staff members actually involved fundamental issues facing organization in transition from informal, volunteer effort to established, service-giving…

This manual is addressed to personnel in medical facilities, prosecutor's offices, police departments and social service agencies. It suggests a set of procedures as guidelines to provide sexual assault victims with strong support so that each one may come through the the experience a stronger person. The manual is divided into five chapters,…

Discusses demographic characteristics of the homeless and considers the causes of homelessness. Reviews programs, services, and recent federal and local government attempts to solve this problem. Calls for a comprehensive service system for the homeless, which would include emergency shelter and crisis intervention, transitional community…

Discusses myths about homeless women--who they are, why they are on the streets, and how they behave. It then examines the realities. A survival center for poor and homeless women in Boston is explored, and the need for more such shelters is stated. (CT)

The components of Wisconsin's 1991 Assembly Bill 680 that considers homelessness are discussed in this document. The Bill itself addresses: (1) surplus state lands; (2) transitional housing grants; (3) prevention of homelessness; (4) establishing a low-income housing income and franchise tax credit; (5) veterans lacking a permanent address; (6)…

This report contains the findings of a 1982 survey conducted to examine existing programs for providing assistance to pregnant teenagers, young parents, and their children. The report is based on data collected through telephone interviews, site visits, personal consultations, and a review of the literature on teenage pregnancy. Sex by trial and…

This book is an updated version of the Texas Office of Early Childhood Development's 1974 publication, "46 Things You Need to Know About Texas Children: The Darker Side of Childhood." This update targets all Texan children in need, from birth through 12 years of age. It contains facts about disadvantaged children from low-income settings…

This government report reviews U.S. refugee resettlement programs and policies. Part I of the book provides an overview of U.S. refugee admissions programs and discusses refugee admissions policies for two time frames: 1945 to 1965, and 1965 to the present. In Part II an analysis of Federal assistance programs for domestic resettlement of refugees…