Delineates the problems and procedures involved in establishing and operating a board for periodic review of cases of children in foster care which enlisted the cooperation of court, agency professionals and the community. (BR)

Available from: Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded, Kinsmen National Institute on Mental Retardation Building, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Downsview, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada. Explained are the functions of the Canadian ComServ Experimental and Demonstration projects in coordinating a range of services for mentally handicapped…

Available from: Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded, Kinsmen National Institute on Mental Retardation Building, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Downsview, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada. Described is a continuum of services developing in Edmonton, Canada for mentally handicapped persons and their parents who prefer community placement to…

Describes the application of resource exchange networks which facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and the matching of existing resources to needs of elderly people. Describes a community-based geriatric education and linkage-building effort. Reports longitudinal data from a 1984 study (N=247) and a 1985 study (N=335) which demonstrate its…

This study examined the development of intercorporate and interindustry ties by U.S. firms that provided electronic news through videotex and teletext between 1979 and 1984 in the context of resource dependency theory. The two forms of electronic publishing are described and several developmental trends are identified. (57 references) (Author/CLB)

Virginia's program to build statewide consensus and participation in supported employment for the disabled from boards, service providers, counselors, parents, consumers, and the business community is described. Activities have included establishment of offices of supported employment in key agencies and establishment of five technical assistance…

Provides a case-study description of the expansion of gerontology in higher education through the effective use of university and community partnerships. Cites importance of older people as students and professionals in gerontology training programs, involvement of practitioners in university training, provision of research and teaching services…

Examines links between senior citizen centers (N=755) and other community agencies. Found that the elderly were often referred to other organizations, but that collocation of services were rare. Cites lack of transportation, time, communication, and an understanding of the needs of the elderly were the most common barriers to senior center…

A coalition of 650 grant-making and non-profit organizations has begun a drive to double charitable giving by individuals in the United States and increase by 50% their volunteer activities by 1991, using national advertising and grassroots activities and focusing on the current highest givers of time and money. (MSE)

A team approach will ensure that special needs, or at-risk, students receive appropriate evaluation services, guidance and counseling, instructional materials, remedial assistance, and placement and followup services. Cooperation among vocational education, special education, and vocational rehabilitation is essential in providing services for…

Describes a family-based program in Philadelphia, the Supportive Child Adult Network (SCAN), which offers a wide range of treatment approaches to strengthen high risk families. (Author/BB)

The article describes the implementation and components of a program to train direct care staff working on community adjustment of developmentally disabled persons. Developed in response to local needs and respresenting an ongoing collaborative effort, the program also illustrates the role of the University Affiliated Facility in promoting…

Reviewed the working agreement and the spectrum of linkage mechanisms as useful administrative tools for mental health and public welfare administrators in assessing the interorganizational environment and in identifying potentially useful linkages between the administrator's respective organization and other interdependent organizations.…

The Boston Compact is a five-year effort to foster collaboration among the Boston Public Schools, private industry, and 25 postsecondary education institutions. The program's goals focus on improving educational preparedness and employability of and opportunities for urban students. (GC)