Examines particular problems and experiences of delivering drug and alcohol services to rural communities in the U.S. and details the programs and services developed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. (Author/AH)

Stresses that the psychological community should be involved in shaping public policy for children, youth, and families who will be adversely affected by proposed Federal budget cuts in social programs. Summarizes issues discussed in the articles that follow in the same volume. (MJL)

A problem for program evaluators involves a search for ways to maximize internal validity and inferential power of research designs while being able to assess long-term effects of social programs. A multimethodological research strategy combining a delayed control group true experiment with a multiple time series and switching replications design…

Systematically identifies: (1) occupations across the broad employment spectrum in which severely handicapped persons are employed; (2) services available to handicapped persons through a variety of agencies; and (3) major classes of barriers to employment and means for overcoming them. Offers suggestions for counselors assisting disabled clients.…

Briefly outlines the "Cities in Schools" program in which urban students get intensive remedial instruction in basic skills and also receive other help such as legal counseling, health care, personal and family counseling, or welfare assistance. The program is currently operating in six cities. (IRT)

Examines the concept and application of prevention programs in the child welfare services, and provides a framework for child welfare services based on the public health model of prevention, which focuses on helping program administrators identify and plan services and programs for target populations at different stages in their development. (CM)

Article provides information regarding amended Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the impact of those changes on children's education rights. Some changes and practice implications discussed include expansion of categories of children with disabilities; new requirements for mobile, homeless, or culturally diverse populations and…

Case study of how a third-grade teacher in California allocates time among academic subjects, assessment, and social services. Finds there is not enough time to meet state academic standards. (PKP)

This rejoinder is a follow-up to the recent "Family Journal" article "Have Families Fared Well from Welfare Reform? Educating Clinicians about Policy, Paradox, and Change." In this rejoinder, the authors offer practical suggestions for family clinicians and related social service professionals working with families leaving welfare. (Contains 31…

Describes the Teen Pregnancy Project, which began in Savannah, Georgia, in 1981 as an effort to reduce mortality rates of at-risk infants, and has grown into a multiservice program with many approaches. Stresses the need for a home visitation initiative to reach clients. (SKC)

Evaluated 24 hospital-based case management services. Found that case management could take variety of forms, ranging from postacute medical management service to planning community-based care for potential long-term care users. Future research should concentrate on documenting costs and outcomes of various models of case management in acute care…

Contends that the aging of the population and the widespread prevalence of significant mental and physical disabilities create ethical dilemmas in providing care. Discusses two dilemmas, competency to refuse treatment, and recompense for prior mistreatment as illustrations. (Author/ABL)

Describes the Host Homes and Youth Center run by the Community Advocacy Council in Carrollton, Texas. The homes serve as places where troubled youth can go when there is trouble in their homes. The center provides counseling to both young people and their families. Families volunteer to serve as hosts. (SKC)

Discusses the situation of adolescents in the foster care system and the role of independent-living programs to help them adjust to life on their own. Provides an overview of the content of the November/December 1988 edition of CHILD WELFARE. This issue consists of articles pertaining to the preparation of at-risk adolescents for independent…

Case management services for handicapped infants, required by Public Law 99-457, are reviewed from an historical perspective. Research on case management is described, and policy issues related to implementing case management in the context of early intervention are discussed. (Author/JDD)