This annual serial publication of the Iowa School Social Workers' Association is dedicated to extending knowledge and improving practice of social work in educational settings. Volume six contains the following articles: (1) "A Self-Report Questionnaire For Group Work: Monitoring the Outcome of Group Work Intervention with Special Education…

This paper describes a program designed to help court-ordered, truant, status-offenders in a small Kansas community. The Truancy Diversion Program involves systems-oriented family interventions in the context of a broader community systems approach to deal with truancy. In this model, families join with the educational system, the mental health…

This report examines the use of child care vouchers in January 1998 by Illinois and Maryland families who were current or former recipients of cash assistance; also examined are changes between January 1997 and January 1998 in voucher use by children who were ever connected to cash assistance. Information was obtained through administrative data…

This document is the last in a series of reports issued by the Special Child Welfare Advisory Panel of the Annie E. Casey Foundation over the past 3 years. The Panel reviewed the operations of New York City's Administration for Children's Services and its efforts toward reform. The Panel was created as a mechanism by which parties to a lawsuit,…

Girard College was founded and endowed by Stephen Girard, mariner and merchant, a native of France, who came to Philadelphia in 1776. After a long life of service to his adopted city, State, and country, he died in 1831, leaving the bulk of his estate in trust to the city of Philadelphia for the erection and maintenance of what is now known as…

This report summarizes AISD's 2004-2005 federal Title I funded activities and students served in facilities for neglected youth or facilities for delinquent youth in the Austin attendance zones.

In Rhode Island, an extensive study of the service delivery process affecting children in residential treatment reaffirmed the mounting criticism of inadequacy and limitations of existing programs. The findings played a part in the creation of a centralized state program for such services. (DP)

Guidelines are provided for identifying and integrating the context of ethnic and minority group history, sources of information are reviewed, and the use of local history is discussed. Examples of ideas and techniques for classroom instruction are provided. (MSE)

Discusses the rapid growth of the frail elderly, high cost of institutionalization, and scarcity of programs to assist caring families. Suggests federal efforts need to provide greater support, economic and otherwise, for families which increasingly are becoming the major caretakers of their elderly. (Author/JAC)

Older adults are generally satisfied with moving to the seaside, and are motivated by a more congenial physical environment and social advantages of living with retirees with similar interests. Unfortunately social and health services have not kept up with the demand. (JAC)

It is in the interest of federal and local governments to enlarge the power of community and neighborhood organizations for the sake of effective governing. During this era of budgetary and tax restraint, these organizations must be brought into the process of service delivery and development. (Author/RLV)

Studies the impact of external citizen review initiated 14 to 45 days after a child entered the court system. Comparisons were made between two study groups to determine the impact of early citizen review on services planned and provided, court delays, completeness of written case plans, number of placements, time in placement, and achievement of…

Describes a service-learning program at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration that provides courses and community service activities related to homelessness and hunger. Reviews the program's three components: a course on housing and feeding the homeless, industry linkages, and a research and advocacy center. Presents student…