Reviews the background for the continuing education role of the state library agency, the development of continuing education for libraries, the implications of these developments, current programs in progress, and trends which may indicate future change. (Author/MBR)

In recognition of the symbiotic relationship of the child welfare and child health disciplines, the Child Welfare and Health Training Project was begun to develop and test health concepts and methods curricula for child welfare administrators and research staff. (Author/SE)

Assisting tribal governments in meeting the needs of their members, the Kiowa Tribe, the Institute for the Development of Indian Law, and the National Paralegal Institute sponsored the first Tribal Service Advisor training event this year (TSA's can represent clients at the administrative level in many legal and social welfare areas). (JC)

A cooperative experiment among Pennsylvania rural communities and the University of Delaware and La Salle College, this course ("Re-Emerging Issues in Social Welfare: The Rural and Small Community") was developed to expose urban students to a rural environment and to utilize rural educational resources. (JC)

Addresses the issue of furthering communication and cooperation between practitioners and academics so that they can share with each other what is happening in their particular areas of expertise. (AM)

Six regional media centers in New York State have cooperated in buying materials and equipment and in assessing media resources. (STS)

Describing Ohio's four Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA's), this article provides a cross section of typical services offered by educational cooperatives. (JC)

Activities are cited of the five task forces for the promotion of language study. The task forces concern institutional language policy, the commonly taught languages, the less commonly taught languages, public awareness, and government relations. (SW)

Describes one model for an integrated, multi-agency program for adolescent mothers and their children. Each of the four agencies involved provides financial support and is responsible for one component of the program. Factors important in its success include a wide base of support, on-site services, established mechanisms for integration, and…

Describes Building Ties Project, a program that provides comprehensive assistance to local interagency planning committees addressing mental health service needs of older adults, including training program development materials and consultation. Notes that in two years, project activities in 23 counties increased services, improved interagency…

The authors summarize approximately two years' experience at a family counseling agency in a small town near Tel Aviv. Topics covered include (1) objectives, (2) organizational structure, (3) strategy, (4) cooperation with other agencies, and (5) effects on intra-agency relationships. (CH)

Describes the Norfolk (Virginia) Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services (NAPPS) Demonstration Project. Concerns addressed are (1) pregnancy prevention; (2) student retention; (3) prenatal care; (4) infant mortality prevention; and (5) job skill development and job placement. NAPPS has succeeded in reversing many adverse consequences of…

Reports on a three-year interagency collaborative effort between clinicians and state children's services workers who treat child victims of sexual abuse. Discusses client characteristics, treatment provided, and expectations of state social workers and treatment workers. (NH)

The paper describes a community based rehabilitation program for mentally handicapped children and young adults living with their families in rural areas of Zimbabwe. Critical to the program's success are (1) partnership with existing agencies; (2) training and monitoring provided by specialist staff; and (3) provision of appropriate resource…

Describes a unique funding and working relationship between an agency on aging and community mental health center, which focuses on community-based care, utilizing a multidisciplinary in-home case-management approach to serve elderly persons at risk. Nontraditional referral sources known as "gatekeepers" are organized to identify such…