Family life in Canada is alive and well, even though it may seem at times to be under attack. Families are changing in the functions they serve. One of the significant changes has been the increase in the number of women with paying jobs outside the home. This change has not necessarily caused families to be better off economically. Today, both…

This study investigated ways of using computer-based learning activities to complement curriculum practices in preschool programs with an early intervention component through the use of computer-based learning activities. Particular attention was given to supporting the development of young children's early mathematical skills. The study took…

These proceedings contain 25 presentations, some of which are followed by discussants' papers. They include: "Comparative Approaches to Welfare" (Badir); "More for Less: Low Cost of Universal Access to Health Care in Canada" (Barer); "Consumer Issues and Concerns in Health Care Provision" (Brown); "Low Cost of Universal Access: Reaction from the…

The Group Services for Child Protective Clients Project was established to train child protective services staff members to provide effective group services. The project had four components: (1) group services training; (2) support groups for staff; (3) group services to clients; and (4) planning to continue the project after federal funding…

Developed for use by parent educators and others working with high risk, abusive, or neglectful families, this curriculum guide is intended to enable and facilitate the growth of this target population in key parenting learning and skill areas. Section 1 provides an overview of the manual, offers suggestions for home visits following each class…

This report on drug abuse in the schools is based on the testimonies of several panels at a Congressional hearing. The materials contain reports from: (1) a group of students talking about their experiences with drugs, alcohol, and delinquency; (2) law enforcement officials and judicial representatives discussing innovative judicial approaches and…

This document, published by the Office of Refugee Services, Department of Social Services, describes a study of the cultural conflicts and other difficulties experienced by Indochinese children and their families during their assimilation into the North American culture. Following an introductory overview of the study's objectives and methodology,…

This report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights evaluates the treatment of adult women who are victims of domestic violence by the criminal and civil justice systems and by various service agencies. First, an overview of State domestic violence statutes and relief services is presented. The present responses and potential roles of police…

Discussion questions, writing assignments, and project ideas are included in this parenting guide for teenage parents of infants and toddlers. Topics addressed in the guide include pregnancy, breast and bottle feeding, child proofing the home, money problems, discipline, developmental stages of young children, and problems related to single…

This volume focuses on the main issues to which the Panel Study of Income Dynamics was directed--the determinants of the changing economic fortunes of black and white families. The economic status of the families studied, patterns of transition, and changes in the structure of the families and their relationship to changes in economic activity are…

This speech by the chairman of the Child and Human Development Subcommittee of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee focuses on issues relating to the needs and problems of children and families. Programs under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee include child abuse, child care, domestic violence, aspects of adoption and foster care…

This study was designed to assess the monetary and human costs and benefits of the Pilot Child Care Sliding Fee Program in Ramsey County, Minnesota. A 21-item questionnaire was used to survey 53 of the 161 families who had participated in the program. The vast majority of the sample consisted of single, female, working-parent families with from…

This state-of-the-art report provides preliminary information on the status of child abuse and neglect research projects currently in progress or recently completed. Each chapter discusses a particular research problem area and outlines the relevant demonstration projects. Chapter I describes the background of our present perception of child abuse…

Developed as a resource for family life education, this activity guide can be used to lead experiential learning situations for intergenerational groups by a counselor, in a course, in a family organization like the YMCA, or in the home. The goals of this guide are to increase the self-esteem of each person and to strengthen the family as a human…

This paper describes the development of a program which uses paraprofessional home visitors, known as Child Development Trainers, as disseminators of information necessary for the growth and development of the fetus and young infant. These Trainers serve a low income population. Weekly home visits were designed to aid the expectant mother to…