Because of publicity given to volunteerism by the Reagan administration, increasing attention is being paid to the role of voluntary programs in human services. National volunteer agencies have become critical of professional social workers' resistance to dealing with volunteers. Social work schools are being urged to include more courses on…

Examines the impact of major economic fluctuations on interorganizational relations within Seattle's welfare system, focusing primarily on the emergence and development of the Neighbors in Need organization from 1970 to 1974. (JG)

Reports the dropping of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from the U.S. Office of Education (USOE) approved list of undergraduate chemistry program accrediting agencies. A staff analysis by USOE found, among other things, "serious deficiencies" with ACS compliance with its revised criteria for nationally recognized accrediting bodies.…

Dedicated to describing all U.S. states' and territories' arts agencies at the close of 1974, this research report complies and analyzes information about their: (1) structure, management, organization, and relationships with other groups and organizations; (2) functions and practices; and (3) receipts and expenditures. State governing councils…

This booklet on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attempts to provide an overview of the FBI's functions. Presented in a question and answer format, the 99 questions and answers discuss the federal government agency's history, administrative matters, jurisdiction, criminal investigations, security matters, foreign counter-intelligence, and…

The paper spells out the background and the specific aspects of an interagency agreement for serving handicapped students in Georgia. A letter from the Governor introduces the agreement and reviews some of its history. A memo follows from the State Superintendent of Schools. The interagency agreement (between the Department of Education and the…

A study of the extent of knowledge of, attitudes toward, and contact with four vocational service agencies within a low-income black neighborhood. (Author)

Pursuant to Section 204 of House Resolution 988, 93rd Congress, this annotated inventory of information resources in the legislative branch which are not internal to the House of Representatives is part of a larger project intended to study the information needs and problems of the House in relation to existing institutions and services. This…

Pursuant to Section 204 of House Resolution 988, 93rd Congress, this annotated inventory of the information resources available to the House of Representatives from the Executive Branch is part of a larger project intended to study the information needs and problems of the House in relation to existing institutions and services. Sections include:…

During 1981, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) conducted a survey to determine the costs to institutions of the program accreditation process. A memorandum requesting program and institutional information and direct salary expenses was sent to 1,727 institutions sponsoring one or more CAHEA-accredited programs, and…

The handbook is designed to inform members of New York's Committee on the Handicapped regarding their responsibilities as advisors on the following issues: classification, evaluation, and educational programs for handicapped children; reevaluation of handicapped children; annual reports on the status of each handicapped child and of services;…

The guide is designed to provide the user with complete information regarding the operation of the general education (GED) testing program on a State by State basis. Information regarding requirements for issuance of credentials, minimum age for testing, requirements for retesting, method of applying, official transcripts, fees, the name and…

Reported in this booklet is the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Conference on the Human Environment which constituted a means of maintaining and accelerating the momentum of NGO activities for cooperation with the United Nations for the protection of the human environment. Offered in the report are: (1) opening comments by Conference…

The author looks at the emergence and growth of "helping services" within the framework of welfare systems and examines resulting relationships. He draws important distinctions for both specialist and layman and carefully outlines principal ideas and problem areas. (Author/RM)