In September 1983, the Governor of Illinois requested that the Illinois Commission on Children examine community-based service systems as a partial means of delivering human services for children and youth. In response, the commission formed the Community-Based Children's Services Task Force to assist in improving the ways state agencies channel…

As part of a study of the cultural and societal factors influencing alcohol use and abuse and variations in drinking patterns among California's Spanish speaking population, ethnographic research was conducted in three separate communities. In this paper, the design and methodology (including participant observation), and some of the results of…

This conference was organized around presentations about the cases of an adult and a pediatric sickle cell anemia patient. Following the presentations of the patients' case histories, and clinical and laboratory findings, the cases were discussed by specialists from various areas of expertise. Among the perspectives offered were those of internal…

The center--planned, funded, and run by Indians--proclaims an emerging pride in the Indian heritage, at the same time providing a place for ceremonial, cultural, social, and recreational activities. (Author/MLF)

A preliminary summary and analysis of the responses obtained from a cross-national research study, involving eight countries, on the problem of child abuse/neglect. (CS)

Use of the group home in combination with the services of larger institutions for disturbed adolescents has many treatment advantages if the home program is tailored to the specific needs of the youngsters served. (Author/CS)

Administrators of programs for young people in schools, agencies, hospitals, and other institutions often find their biggest obstacle to be interdisciplinary conflict among teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, child-care workers, and others. After describing the problem, this handbook delineates an alternative to the departmental…

Through a review of basic literature in the family policy field, recent state documents and budget submissions, this paper was compiled to give direction to the Massachusetts Advisory Committee on Families. The formation of the Committee is examined in Part One of this paper and it is argued that the committee should not engage in endless family…

This is the report of a two-day consultation held by the United States Commission on Civil Rights concerning the civil rights issues that concern Americans of eastern and southern European background ("Euro-ethnic" Americans). Contributors to the volume include representatives of various ethnic groups and leaders of ethnic organizations.…

This report details the progress and findings of the first stage of research on Hispanic female heads-of-households and their access to social services. The report begins with a statistical portrait of Hispanic female heads-of-households, particularly those who live in New York City. The discussion follows and reviews the debate over welfare…

The handbook is designed for community professionals and lay people concerned with child abuse and neglect. Information is presented on six topics: community organizing and community participation in planning for the protection of children, coordinating existing resources and developing a team treatment approach, developing an effective link…

The present research addresses three critical aspects of the municipal overburden question. Geographical differences in costs of providing public services are reflected by an index of input prices. The essential nature of noneducation services is measured by need-related characteristics of the school districts. Finally, the link between these…