Examined service needs from the perspective of the caregiver and the elder and explored the variables relative to how the caregiving families (N=54) function as a unit. Discusses patterns of use and need for social services by family caregivers in multigenerational households which have impact on social work practice. (Author/ABL)

Used Job Descriptive Index to appraise level of job satisfaction of 111 primary-care employees. The results revealed that varied personality types chose occupations in the caregiving field; satisfaction tended to be independent of personality type. Issues such as pay, promotion, and relationships with supervisors and co-workers were important…

Cooperation between local businesses and the home economics departments at a high school and a technical college has been successful in preparing high school students for jobs in the child care field. Course content includes child development, guidance, communication, discipline, and teaching skills; observation and experience are provided at…

Examined how obligation, reciprocity, and quality of personal relationships affect whether siblings (n=108) provide social support to seriously mentally ill (n=85). Reciprocity was important predictor: more help respondent siblings received from ill siblings, more willingness to help they showed in return. Availability of parental and other…

Illustrates how child caregivers and preschool teachers have positively affected the lives of young children. Cites two examples in which teachers helped children who needed meals and who needed a haven from a violent home. (BB)

Suggests way for directors, principals, and NAEYC affiliate groups to promote the association's Code of Ethical Conduct. Also suggests ways for early childhood care and education professionals working in state government to incorporate the Code into the training and technical assistance they provide. (HTH)

It is important for early childhood professionals to learn about childhood fears so that they can help children cope with them. Children's fears are normal, the nature of preschoolers' fears is related to their cognitive development, and a child's temperament and sense of autonomy may influence the extent of and manner of reaction to a fearful…

Satisfaction of 174 caregivers with the services received by their adult family member with mental retardation were examined. Most caregivers were satisfied with the services, regardless of the type of services received. Access variables, including the assistance provided in acquiring services, were better predictors of satisfaction than were…

Argues that strategic planning by all involved in a child care center facilitates planning for the future. This planning includes representation of all parties concerned; attendance at planning events; equal participation; analysis of center's current status; planning sessions in places encouraging creativity; and a skilled, impartial facilitator.…

Techniques for effective communication include determining what is to be accomplished; avoiding generalities; making words and actions congruent; avoiding indirect communication; visualizing ideas; asking for clarification; avoiding unnecessary questions; being aware of how inanimate objects effect communication; avoiding overcommunication; using…

Describes an interaction between a family day care provider and the children in her care. (BB)

Discusses three major characteristics that are important for child care professionals: experience, knowledge, and special personal qualities. Among the special personal qualities discussed are those of anticipating and planning, protecting, listening, comforting, and caring for the whole family. (BB)

Describes ideas that center directors developed for (1) planning and evaluation; (2) the emergency relocation of a center that had been contaminated by asbestos; (3) fund raising for community-run centers; and (4) the development of good parent-center relations. (MDM)

Imminent demographic changes require understanding of issues surrounding caring for family members while employed. Gerontology course offerings should focus on the caregiver role, and future corporate executives should be provided with basic gerontological education so that they will be able to understand and support their employees who are…

The costs of providing residential services for persons with mental retardation in 160 group homes, 130 family homes, and 41 apartments in Michigan and Nebraska were found to vary more by type of living arrangement than by resident level of need. Within professionally staffed arrangements, costs varied largely as a function of staffing levels.…