Discusses the changing relationships between the Canadian government and voluntary social welfare agencies, with emphasis on the roles of voluntary agencies in light of growing governmental influence. The problems of voluntary agencies are discussed and illustrated. (DP)

The problem of setting rates for third-party purchase of voluntary agency services is complex and the approach taken affects agency efficienty, agency expenditures, reimbursement rates, and private donations. (Author/SE)

Describes how several voluntary and other contractor agencies in Washington, D.C. developed a consortium to plan and implement a comprehensive child care program providing permanency planning for public wards in their care. Problems of coordinating public and voluntary service sectors are discussed. The consortium's charter is appended. (Author/RH)

States that voluntary children's and family services are being affected by a reduction in government funds and argues for a vigorous response through the maintenance and development of tested, valid programs. (Author/MP)

Discusses the development of family centers in Great Britain by statutory and voluntary organizations. Includes a brief historical overview of family centers, current center models in practice, and issues related to centers. (RJC)

Summarizes for a general audience experiences of 585 children in foster care in the Casey Family Living Program from 1966-1984. Focuses on advantages of private, voluntary agencies like the Casey Family Program, and on the needs for long-term care of the most difficult (generally homeless) children in foster care. (SAK)

This is a summary of the 'Child Welfare League of America's' semiannual report on adoptions. Data, collected from 49 voluntary agencies over a period of 4 years include demographic variables of adopted children and of approved homes. (GO)

Discusses the new problems faced by voluntary agencies as patterns of financial support change. Decreasing general contributions, limitations of United Way campaigns, and aspects of purchase of service are considered. (DP)

Describes the development, roles, and achievements of the office of the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden which is under the auspices of Radda Barnen (Save the Children) rather than the state administration. Five staff members share the responsibilities of the Ombudsman office. (RJC)

Examines the experience of Special Services for Children, a New York City public agency which has a specific department charged with carrying out agency planning on a formal, systematic, overall basis. (BR)

Emphasizes that foster parent recruiting is becoming increasingly difficult. Describes a successful alternative foster parent recruitment effort which includes the provision of fiscal incentives for foster parent recruiters. (Author/RWB)

Offers detailed guidelines that could be used as standard operating procedures for the merger of voluntary social service agencies. Discusses a survey of 32 agencies that merged during the years 1973 to 1986. Issues related to the roles of organization, staff, and service delivery in such mergers receive particular attention. (Author/BB)

The conclusions of a survey of Lutheran residential child care programs published in December 1970 by the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (Editor)

Describes Finland's child welfare system, including its general services, income supports, preventive services, foster care services, as well as the role of voluntary child welfare organizations. Also discusses the funding sources for child welfare work. (RJC)