Changes in the role of the community college, coupled with the need for improved community human services and the war on poverty, lead to a need for human services career programs. The fields covered are social services, health, and education, and the programs are occupational and professional in nature. Prospective students are identified as…

The 1970 legislative session of the New York State Assembly created the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs to review New York's Indian Law and state services provided to Indian reservations. Seven hearings were held on reservations to gather opinions, suggestions, and criticisms of the on-reservation Indian community. In addition, a special hearing…

The status of American Indians in the State of New York and the public services made available to them through various units of state government are outlined. For more than a century and one-half the State of New York, with Federal acquiescence, assumed responsibilities for Indian welfare corresponding to those undertaken by the Federal Government…

A study was conducted to examine the utilization of paraprofessionals in rehabilitation and social service agencies. Data were obtained through interviews with the directors of 46 public and private rehabilitation and social service agencies. The two types of agencies were compared on 9 sets of variables: manpower, funding, interorganizational…

This comprehensive guide suggests ways to implement programs for social service workers who are seeking their Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree. It is intended for faculty and administrators of post-secondary institutions and professional workers and employers. The objectives of the publication are to: (1) identify…

Written for welfare and social workers, the publication concerns families which have problems of retardation, usually mild or borderline, and which are heavily represented on welfare rolls. A brief discussion of retardation and family and child welfare services is followed by a list of suggested readings dealing with social and child welfare…

The Alternatives Project, a 60-week, mass media, mental health education project, had as its goals community education and increased public awareness of mental health facilities in the community. Sponsored by the River Region Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board in Louisville, Kentucky, the program made use of creatively produced, coordinated…

This study investigates public service evaluations among blacks and whites in St. Louis, Missouri over the period 1956 to 1968. Changes in levels and sources of satisfaction with schools, parks, police protection, and garbage collection are examined. (Author/RM)

This monograph describes early child care in Israel along the following dimensions: historical perspectives, the status of disadvantaged minorities, cultural assumptions and values, division of responsibilities, planning, socialization, programs, professional training, information and communication, and research. Statistical tables include…

Using a time series analysis to test the net empirical importance of the substitution and wealth effects associated with social security on the market of work of younger men, it was found that hours per week worked would have fallen off since 1936 without the present social security system. (Author)

Stating that home economists are directly related to concerns of the aged, the author notes some major specializations in home economics and how they can offer help to old people: housing and equipment, family and interpersonal relations, food and nutrition, clothing, consumer economics, and home management. (MF)

Describes a comprehensive Early Childhood Services program recently introduced in the educational system of Canada's Alberta Province. The aims of this program are to foster child development, parent participation, and community involvement. Health and hygiene services are incorporated in the program along with social welfare and educational…

Describes a supportive program for single, young mothers in need of low-cost housing, job-training or schooling, social services and day care. Most enrollees gained a saleable skill and made progress in personal growth and the development of independent living skills. Techniques included a team approach and use of short-term contracts. (BF)

Michigan's Friend of the Court system performs various duties, including making recommendations regarding child custody, child support and visitation, and enforcing the court's orders with respect to these. The office is also in an excellent position to provide additional social services otherwise unavailable. (Author)

The concern of social workers with social issues and the equal treatment of all human beings might suggest that discrimination against women would not be found in the social work profession. Research demonstrates, however, that discrimination does exist and that changes must be made in the profession's organizations and educational system. (Author)