The introduction of a child into a foster home has a profound and multifaceted effect upon the parents and children of the foster family. This paper describes some of the resultant stresses, and outlines ways to manage them productively. (Author/CS)

Presented are three formal papers and 11 workshop summary statements from a 1976 pilot conference on primary prevention of mental illness. Initial chapters describe the design and implementation of the conference and review results of a preconference survey on primary prevention programing. The three formal papers included are "An Overview of…

The paper proposes some guidelines for providing prevocational training for autistic youth through cooperation with agencies and businesses. Characteristics to look for in selecting someone for negotiating with agencies are described, and factors to watch for while negotiating with agencies are discussed. (SBH)

Describes the Surplus Buying Agency, a British organization from which schools can obtain physics materials and equipment obtained from governmental and industrial sources. (MLH)

Inheritance of the Atomic Energy Commission's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor Program by the Energy Research and Development Administration has caused much concern among members of the Scientists' Institute for Public Information (SIPI). SIPI members are concerned about the inadequacy and economic…

A discussion of infertile couples who are often plagued by unresolved feelings of grief, low self-esteem and threatened sexuality. An adoption agency, as advocate of the child, can assist them in working through these feelings. (Author/CS)

Examines how social-work services can aid in involving the unmarried father in matters of adoption concerning his child. (PB)

Explains what the Office of Child Development (OCD) is, and describes its goals and activities. (HMV)

Speech given before the Conference on Public-Library Relations (New York City, February 8-9, 1968).

This study was conducted to obtain information about volunteers' preferences for various recognition techniques. A survey of volunteers in 13 cultural arts, non-profit agencies located within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) area was taken during August and September, 1981. Of 212 questionnaires returned, 207 (approximately 72 percent of the…

"DAY CARE" PROVIDES CARE, GUIDANCE, AND SUPERVISION FOR CHILDREN AWAY FROM HOME DURING THE DAY. FUNDS FOR DAY CARE PROJECTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM A NUMBER OF FEDERAL AGENCIES AND MAY BE USED FOR PROVIDING DIRECT CARE OF CHILDREN IN DAY CARE FACILITIES, TRAINING PERSONNEL, AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS RELATING TO VARIOUS ASPECTS…

Nine papers review procedures used by Head Start programs to solicit and coordinate community resources. The first article describes a seven step approach to using resources in a rural area, while the second paper identifies types of available specialists and suggests where they can be located. Suggestions of other programs for enlisting the help…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOKLET IS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING APPRENTICE PROGRAMS IN ANY INDUSTRY OR OCCUPATION WHICH REQUIRES SKILLS THAT TAKE MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS TO LEARN. TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM IN A COMPANY WITHOUT A LABOR AGREEMENT, THE PERSONNEL SHOULD (1) ORGANIZE AN APPRENTICESHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE, (2) DETERMINE ALL KNOWLEDGE…