This document presents witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing held in Birmingham, Alabama to alert the public to the problems associated with catastrophic illness; learn what community services exist for older adults; and clarify what requirements for services, research, and education must be met to formulate an…

A child care worker presents her views on what and what not to do in caring for children in institutions. The role of the worker is discussed, along with certain characteristic traits. (EK)

Discussed day care for children and the quality of such care. (RK)

Aspects of a project designed to train senior citizens in child care (especially infant care) are described in this brief report. Eligibility and screening criteria, participant characteristics, instruction provided, program effectiveness, and placement of graduates are among the topics discussed. (Author/RH)

This booklet offers guidelines for parents on how to assess aspects of caregiver competency and program environment that indicate quality child care. Issues briefly discussed include: (1) types of day care available; (2) choice of home-based versus center-based care; (3) caregiver characteristics such as warmth and responsiveness, encouragement of…

Ways to increase the involvement of parents in child development programs are presented in this training manual. The sections of the manual are as follows: I. Parent Involvement; II. How Parents Can Participate; III. Making Participation Meaningful; IV. What the Parent Groups Do; V. The Parent Sub-Committee; VI. What Would the Parents Be…

Describes a program for off-campus, on-the-job university-affiliated training of day care workers. (BRT)

Describes a rotating schedule for day care teachers that reduces the number of working days, thus avoiding the built-up stress that appears to result from working too many days a year with young children. (SB)

Shares information about nannies and the schools that prepare them. Additional topics discussed include nannies as professionals and contributions of the nanny movement in the United States. Tables provide a profile of American nanny schools, nanny school entrance requirements, and nanny school curricula. (RH)

The study examined household and child care responsibilities, peer contacts, and out-of-home activities of older same-sex siblings of mentally retarded children compared to matched children without handicapped siblings. Findings indicated that older sisters tended to assume multiple caretaking responsibilities with decreased opportunities for peer…

Describes a Volunteer Information Provider Program (VIPP) which was demonstrated in five rural Missouri counties to help families deal with the strain of caregiving. Notes that capitalizing on two community-based organizations in rural areas, 63 volunteers shared information with over 1,100 caregivers in a 14-month period. (Author/ABL)

Assessed care afforded the elderly through informal support networks, particularly their families, as opposed to formal services. Focused on strain experienced by primary caregivers, who tended to be women. Analyzed instrumental aid (tangible aid and service referral) and expressive support given by role models and confidants who provided a form…

Examined use of in-home services by older rural people who received assistance exclusively from informal sources. Results suggest that informal caregiver is essential in community-based care for rural elderly. Having a car, distance to friend, economic resources, physical health, and performance in daily living activities related to use of more…

Discusses the differing professional perspectives of lawyers and child care workers. Demonstrates the desirability of cooperation to further the real interests of the child, and suggests ways of establishing an ongoing dialog between the professions. (CMG)