Based on a review of the experience of agencies operating day care services, this report proposes guidelines for action; develops a core program with options; reviews possible funding sources; and summarizes day care standards. The report is divided into the following sections: I. Guidelines for Action; II. Core Program and Costs; III. Options to…

The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory conducted a study of migrant education in Texas under a contract with the Texas Education Agency from March 7, 1968 to August 31, 1968. Of the reported 65,000 migrant students who attended Texas schools, approximately half attended 45 specially funded project schools. These 45 project schools and 45…

Briefly described are eight mental retardation programs of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Coordination is thought to be the most cricial factor in successful administration of the mental retardation programs. The mental retardation activities of the Department are arranged according to categories of preventive services, basic…

This monograph describes and analyzes recent efforts to develop measurable units for human services in the social services and mental health services areas. The issues surrounding the "unit of service" are examined along with the problems encountered by the system designer or information user in past projects, and some of today's more…

A social system and ecological, as well as individual, perspective is applied to the development of a psychosocial community-oriented data system for children's mental health services. A rationale for the evaluation procedure and the necessary criteria met by the data system are presented. The problem appraisal focuses on the assessment of…

Acceptance of a board position in a social service agency has always brought with it potential personal liability. However, private nonprofit agencies themselves are now losing their special status with regard to liability for legal damages. This trend has profound consequences for volunteers and regular staff alike. (Author)

The future of the elderly in the People's Republic of China will be influenced by political agenda, degree to which traditional values toward the aged are preserved, degree to which eldercare support is built on the existing social structure, eldercare program institutionalization in the state budget, and the elderly's continued integration into…

Describes a project to help keep Washington, DC, youths in foster care enrolled in school and to improve their school attendance, academic and job performance, and self-esteem. Intervention program strategies included peer mentorship, employment, and social support. (SO)

Social services and employment training can not solve problems of poverty and joblessness. More powerful economic policies are necessary. As the economy changes from industrial to service oriented, workers must learn social skills in addition to their vocational skills. Researchers must re-examine the meaning and value of the work ethic.…

Interviews with 489 runaway and homeless youth (often victims of abuse and neglect) identified two groups: (1) "runners," who leave home intending not to return and (2) "in and outers," who run away as an impulsive temporary coping mechanism. Risk of engaging in illegal activity increased with distance and time away. (Author/VW)

The paper reviews legislation authorizing services to elderly blind and visually impaired persons in Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin; determines use of those services; and makes recommendations for developing additional needed services. It also summarizes 25 independent living grants given to states under Title VII-Part C of the…

Many small farmers are being displaced and forced to change both career and life-style. Vocational education and related services can do much to help prepare them for these changes. Major needs include (1) job assessment, (2) career counseling and placement, (3) training, and (4) support services, including financial help. (CH)

The study attempted to relate patterns of disabilities to amounts of money received in social security benefits. Findings from structured interviews with parents of 248 disabled young adults (ages 18-22) indicated that the United Kingdom social security system gives more recognition to costs arising from physical than from mental disability.…

Describes rationale, organization, and requirements of urban/rural mini-semester, a field experience program which provides social work students at Elizabethtown College (Pennsylvania) with an appreciation of both rural and urban social welfare systems. Suggests how other colleges/universities, regardless of size, could implement this curriculum…

Briefly describes three innovative social service programs for rural areas: Rural Adolescent Pregnancy Program, Involving the Natural Family in Long-Term (Foster) Care, and Promoting Collaboration in Rural Health Practice through Interdisciplinary Education. Provides names and addresses of rural practitioners to contact for further information.…