Describes a Maryland program for teenage mothers who want to finish school. The three goals of the program are to (1) help the mother get her diploma, (2) provide entry-level vocational skills, and (3) provide child care. (CH)

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…

Investigated relationship between aspects of organizational structure and alienation as experienced by personnel (N=603) employed in nine social services organizations. Interviews with personnel making executive decisions, those making supervisory assessments, and those concerned with client interaction revealed that the best predictions of…

An examination of the effects of research on social policy, focusing on its impact on handicapped children and infants, discusses the influence of research on mainstreaming, Head Start, deinstitutionalization, and personnel preparation; presents steps leading to the formulation of social policy; and notes the reciprocal influence of research and…

Explores licensing of out-of-home care as nonservice protective approach to child welfare distinguished from placement protective services. Discusses individual and role conflicts in relation to common goals of community protection of vulnerable children. Reviews administrative and organizational issues in light of assuring consistent and uniform…

Explains how caregivers can reach and help children of alcoholics in a variety of settings, including schools and youth groups as well as specialized treatment centers. (HOD)

Describes the problems of elderly immigrants, especially those from Southern and Eastern Europe who now reside in northern cities. Presents and discusses recommendations for increasing ethnic and cultural sensitivity in government programs, enhancing mediating structures (e.g. ethnic organizations, social service centers, clinics) and…

Explores adaptation and coping with aging in 500 rural elderly in Great Britain. Describes changes in residence and household composition, access to services, and support from friends and family. Discusses social service implications. (JAC)

A discussion of both theory and practice of social work points out two problems: (1) social service departments are seen as a residual service and (2) public anxiety exists about nonaccidental injury to children. (ND)

An eight-item cumulative measure of interorganizational relations is introduced and then evaluated within each of three hierarchical levels of 156 social service organizations. The analysis produces three distinct item orderings that correspond to the three hierarchical levels of state, multicounty district, and county. (Author)

Despite the frequency of the crime, victims of rape frequently prefer to remain silent and fail to take advantage of the services their communities may offer. In describing an effective rape-treatment program, the author suggests ways to overcome this reluctance. (Author)

Detailing the present socioeconomic status of Appalachia, this article presents relevant data on Appalachian job opportunities, economic growth, human services, natural resources, governmental structure, population growth, income, health care, education levels, housing, and community services. (JC)

In 1994, the Carnegie Corporation called for an action agenda to promote responsible parenthood, guarantee quality child care choice, ensure good health and protection, and mobilize communities to support young children and families. In 1996, the Corporation created the Starting Points grant program to encourage states and communities to address…

A key tool that is available to child welfare agencies is the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), which has been used for several years in mental health settings. This book provides many examples of how the CBCL may be used in practice and research, including chapters that highlight different statistical techniques for analyzing data and presenting…

This booklet focuses on direct service work with parents and children, and explores how leaders and staff can use the reflective approaches of the Look, Listen, and Learn model to establish high-quality relationships with families. The booklet addresses the complex decisions that service staff face daily by presenting strategies for use in setting…