The Intergenerational Caregiving Program (ICP), a year long educational experience in human development and child care for older adults, is described in this replication manual. In its first year of operation, the ICP recruited older, usually retired adults from agencies and organizations in San Francisco that serve older people. The 22 older…

Care-givers, as a group, generally fare physically and emotionally as well or better than the population at large, at least in the early stages of their elderly relative's convalescent period. Fifty-one care-givers discussed their physical and emotional symptoms just as their relative was being discharged from a health facility and two months…

An assessment study was conducted to compile a comprehensive view of the training needs of child care workers in eastern upstate New York. A Needs Assessment Questionnaire was distributed to 539 child care workers, and 65% were returned. The questionnaires concerned demographic, specific job-related, and training-related information. In addition,…

CONTENT IS OUTLINED FOR POST-SECONDARY, PREEMPLOYMENT OR UPGRADING COURSES TO PREPARE CHILD CARE WORKERS TO WORK IN DAY CARE OR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, NURSERY SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTENS, CAMPS, ETC. THE DEVELOPMENT GROUP CONSISTED OF A COMMITTEE AND SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS AT THE STATE LEVEL. COURSES ARE THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF DAY CARE FOR…

A survey of 111 Texas teachers and aides was undertaken to identify the responsibilities and training needs of paraprofessionals working with handicapped children in public schools and in child care centers. Among findings were that teachers and aides in public schools differed in their responses more often than teachers and aides in day care…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module helps interns establish a preschool center environment that promotes the development of positive self concepts among young children. Objectives are stipulated, activities for achieving each objective are suggested, and an assessment checklist is provided. A study guide emphasized (1)…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module indicates the values of craft activities with clay for preschool children. Classroom activities as well as instructional objectives for the CDA intern are provided. The module emphasizes (1) reasons for using clay in the preschool program, (2) types of clay and clay-like materials, and (3)…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module provides guidelines for program evlauation by the CDA intern. Program evaluation objectives and activities for the intern are outlined. Instructional material in the module emphasizes (1) types of and occasions for program evaluation activities, (2) components of a comprehensive child care…

The importance of an adequate diet in a child's growth and development is the topic of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module. The material emphasizes different nutrients, their food sources and their availability through a variety and combination of different foods. Correct food handling, as well as safety precautions and the…

The purpose of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is to help trainees develop social studies experiences that will help children learn more about their family, school and community. Topics covered include lessons, activities and environmental conditions that can be used to provide social studies experiences for young children,…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module introduces the intern to the responsibilities of a professional CDA. At a high level of proficiency, the trainee is expected to be able to locate and identify colleges that have early childhood courses, early childhood education journals and professional books, and local and national early…

Utilizing the conceptual framework of coping theory, 30 family care-givers of mentally ill family members were interviewed to determine the relationship between coping effectiveness and such variables as patient characteristics, factors of the care-givers life situation, and the availability and adequacy of community supports. Care-givers were…

This document, prepared by California Review and Synthesis of Foster Care Studies project reviews and combines the major recommendations of seven recent California studies of foster care. These studies were: (1) Children Waiting, State Dept. of Social Welfare, 1972; (2) Report on Foster Care in California Joint Legislative Audit Committee, 1973;…

The relationship between staff orientations and children's performance levels is examined by comparing correlations obtained on these factors in centralized and decentralized institutions for neglected, dependent, abused, and disturbed children. Comparisons are also made of results obtained on the performance of new admissions, children in care…

Suggestions designed to aid those who work with young children, in particular, the day care workers, are provided. Following the booklet's introductory material, the following subjects are discussed: Language in the Day Care Center (Crib Babies--birth to six months; Six Months to 12 Months; Toddlers--one to two years old; and Over Two Years); Room…