Economic analysis of alcohol and drug treatment services usually focuses on understanding the private, profit-oriented, hospital-based setting. Professional publications of the alcoholism treatment field, as well as popular press and electronic media exposure, also focus heavily on the private system. Low cost, quality treatment services, however,…

The report documents progress in 1981-82 toward six objectives of a model preschool outreach center for handicapped children. Activities and accomplishments are discussed for the following six objectives: (1) increase awareness of needs and programs (present at a minimum of 10 state or local meetings); (2) develop, refine, and field test products…

A discussion of the need for a new legal basis for library cooperation across political boundaries. A model metropolitan area library authority act is included. (PF)

With careful planning and slight additional cost, a school can be a community facility and deliver a composite of essential services to a broader range of citizens over a greater time period. (Author)

Examined in this article are the operations and philosophy of ARENA (Adoption Resource Exchange of North America), a clearinghouse organized and operated by the Child Welfare League of America to help agencies find homes for their hard-to-place children. (CS)

The introduction of a child into a foster home has a profound and multifaceted effect upon the parents and children of the foster family. This paper describes some of the resultant stresses, and outlines ways to manage them productively. (Author/CS)

Presented are three formal papers and 11 workshop summary statements from a 1976 pilot conference on primary prevention of mental illness. Initial chapters describe the design and implementation of the conference and review results of a preconference survey on primary prevention programing. The three formal papers included are "An Overview of…

The paper proposes some guidelines for providing prevocational training for autistic youth through cooperation with agencies and businesses. Characteristics to look for in selecting someone for negotiating with agencies are described, and factors to watch for while negotiating with agencies are discussed. (SBH)

Describes the Surplus Buying Agency, a British organization from which schools can obtain physics materials and equipment obtained from governmental and industrial sources. (MLH)

Inheritance of the Atomic Energy Commission's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor Program by the Energy Research and Development Administration has caused much concern among members of the Scientists' Institute for Public Information (SIPI). SIPI members are concerned about the inadequacy and economic…

A discussion of infertile couples who are often plagued by unresolved feelings of grief, low self-esteem and threatened sexuality. An adoption agency, as advocate of the child, can assist them in working through these feelings. (Author/CS)

Examines how social-work services can aid in involving the unmarried father in matters of adoption concerning his child. (PB)

Explains what the Office of Child Development (OCD) is, and describes its goals and activities. (HMV)