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Peer reviewedLong, Thomas J.; Long, Lynette – Children Today, 1988
Points out that successful telephone hotlines for children share several common denominators, including a pro-family philosophy, the use of highly trained volunteers, a sensitivity to cultural and language differences, and other administrative and legal factors. Advocates the establishment of a national children's help line. (BB)
Descriptors: Children, Cultural Differences, Family Programs, Hotlines (Public)
Peer reviewedSchine, Joan G. – Children Today, 1989
Discusses the Early Adolescent Helper program, which was designed to provide a safe and positive after-school environment for young people. In this program, 10- to 15-year-olds serve in day care, Head Start, latchkey programs, and at senior centers. (RJC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, Community Services, Extracurricular Activities
Peer reviewedSeefeldt, Carol – Children Today, 1977
Discusses the benefits, recruitment and training possibilities, as well as teacher adjustments of involving the elderly as volunteers and regular participants in a school program. (BF/JH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Generation Gap
