Describes a program of counseling and family services in the home; designed to avoid the necessity of foster placement. (ST)

It is suggested that researchers take into account the various problems as seen by Mexican American families when making decisions rather than assuming what the variables leading to those decisions might be. (JB)

Describes the changing role expectations of the middle-aged blue-collar male as a husband, lover, father, and son, from a formerly stereotyped Archie Bunker" type of role model to one that is aware of improved performance needed in these family roles. (AG)

A knowledge of each phase of the family life cycle will enable the family practice specialist to render more useful help. (IR)

This paper is adapted from the final report of the Homelessness Project at the Bureau of Applied Social Research, Columbia University, New York, a research program conducted from 1965 to 1968.

Family ties remain part of American life, but three kinds of American families will dominate in the years ahead: families of first marriages, single-parent families, and families of remarriages. Many related topics such as ethnic families, growing up in changing families, family obligations, and intergenerational relations are discussed. (NW)

Studied stress variables among divorced mothers and their children. Divorced and married mothers (N=72) at two income levels were interviewed. Results showed low income divorced mothers reported the highest levels of stress. Stress was significantly related to the mothers being more demanding and restrictive with their children. (JAC)

The problems of latchkey children--those who are at home alone after school--are discussed. Schools can help these children by: (1) teaching them "survival skills," such as how to cope with emergencies, younger siblings, and fear; and (2) offering supervised after-school activities. (PP)

Teachers can do many things to help a child from a single-parent home. Teachers should be attuned to the special needs of such children in planning class discussions, afterschool activities, and parent conferences. Teachers can help the child obtain other types of supportive services, if needed. (PP)

Examined the costs families bear after assuming their recently acquired responsibilities for mentally ill relatives. A random sample of 125 families who had one posthospital member at home revealed relatives paying a high price. The impact on the family was separated into two types of burden: objective and subjective. (Author/RC)

Describes seizure disorders as affecting the individual's and the family's sense of control and the individual's consolidation of a sense of mastery in the environment. Suggests seizures may distort family negotiations by affecting parent's and child's transactions over issues related to the child's autonomy and competence. Discusses therapeutic…

Examines sexist assumptions about the roles of family members, on which basis the mother--instead of the actual offender--is usally blamed for the assault. Presents an analysis of incest that seeks to help professionals empower the victims of male violence. (Author)

Compared adults who came from disrupted families with those who lived with biological parents (at age 16). Little difference was found and those effects noted were positive. Results suggest that under certain circumstances a family disruption and associated stress may eventually turn to the individual's advantage. (Author/JAC)

Describes rationale for and creation of the Parent Helpers Program, a program designed to provide families who experience the birth of a developmentally disabled infant with a supportive and informative climate in which to maximize family adjustment. Presents the structure of the program and case histories of parents. (Author)

Discusses how school counselors can use structural family concepts in dealing with learning disabled children. Suggests this model aids counselors in presenting a holistic picture of the child to families and educational specialists. Proposes a family systems perspective and suggests that linking teams and family can achieve effective use of…