Provided is a collection of materials relating to community programs and supportive services for deaf individuals. (SBH)

Presenting recommendations to Congress/the Carter Administration developed by the Appalachian Governors at the 1977 Appalachian Conference, this article describes the Conference and its Task Force recommendations re: the structure of Federalism; energy and its socioeconomic impacts; jobs; income, and human services; environment and natural…

Reports on adoption placement services for older children provided by the Lutheran Social Service of Kansas and Oklahoma. (SB)

This study explores the ecological correlates of child abuse and maltreatment using a model which focuses on the degree to which mothers are given support for the parent function. (BRT)

Proposes a full-system therapeutic approach which widens the lens of assessment and intervention beyond the family to include the interactive patterns of the family's immediate community and service systems. Describes four common dysfunctional models: the blind, or dispersed system; the conflicted interagency system; the rejecting system, and the…

Considers present and future roles of the Aging Service Network that is funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act. Discusses accomplishments, historical evolution, and current dilemmas of the Network. Analyzes policy issues and proposes amending Title III to establish a nationwide network of Aging Resources Centers for Help. (Author/ABB)

Describes how rural human service agencies of Clarendon County (South Carolina) cooperate, coordinate, and use creativity in providing services for their mutual client populations. Discusses use of interagency teams and shared resources and training, problems regarding confidentiality, and response to client needs. (NEC)

Societal turbulence in the next decade may adversely affect the delivery of services to intellectually disabled persons. The implementation of ideological and cost saving strategies will return increasing numbers to the community. Those who fear these vulnerable people might be abandoned in this least restrictive of alternatives should speak out.…

As aging affects society increasingly, occupational social workers can benefit from gerontological research and practice in developing programs to help older employees counteract ageism, prepare for retirement, cope with health challenges, and reduce stress in family relations. The workplace is a convenient site for preventive and therapeutic…

Examined effect of adult day care (ADC) on utilization of health care practitioner and inpatient hospital services. Data from three separate ADC studies revealed that, when operative for some time, ADC may result in dramatic decreases in hospital inpatient stays. Findings warrant further research. (Author/NB)

Reports results of reanalysis of data gathered in 12 evaluation studies of early childhood education programs. Findings indicated that (1) enrolled children were more successful than their controls; (2) curriculum and teacher training do not significantly affect outcomes; and (3) clearly defined learning goals must underlie activities. (CH)

Examined constraints to participation in outdoor recreation across the life span. Life span was considered important for determining who will stop or reduce participation in recreation activities. Suggests constraints to participation are both pervasive, and can be dichotomized into limitors and prohibitors. (Author/ABB)

Examined rural-urban differences in the number of activities and services offered by senior centers. Senior centers (N=755) located in 31 states revealed that the total number of activities and services were greater for metropolitan centers. Community type, however, was not a predictor of activities and services whereas size of center budget and…

Corporate involvement in social welfare represents a third stage in the evolution of welfare institutions in the United States, following the voluntary sector and the welfare state. Examining health and welfare corporations reveals rapid growth and consolidation in nursing homes, hospital management, health maintenance organizations, child care,…

Assesses the relationship between treatment intensity and rehabilitation of 89 child abusers whose MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) profiles revealed high levels of psychological distress. The relationship was positive and statistically significant. The client receiving intense weekly treatment for longer durations was assessed…