Yields information from an American Bar Associaton study of child welfare agencies and courts, concerning practices that are effective in implementing the "reasonable efforts" requirement of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-272). (Author/BB)

The article describes the implementation and components of a program to train direct care staff working on community adjustment of developmentally disabled persons. Developed in response to local needs and respresenting an ongoing collaborative effort, the program also illustrates the role of the University Affiliated Facility in promoting…

Discusses the influence that parents have had on state agencies in developing services for children and adolescents with severe emotional problems through the Family Input Program in Kansas. The program provides a forum for parents to meet together and decide what actions to take in advocating for particular issues. (BB)

Careful staff selection, training, and review are among the methods the author recommends to home care agencies striving to provide top-notch services. Discusses measuring the quality of care employees are providing, accreditation, and the benefits of accreditation. (CT)

Reports on the results of a four-stage research project that was designed to (1) analyze the academic and professional qualifications of accounting faculties; (2) assess the impact of the new interpretation of the research capability standard on accounting programs; and (3) determine the degree of compliance with the professional certification…

Details the progressive era works of Richard Spencer Childs, known for his advocacy of the "short ballot" and appointed city managers, both measures which removed institutional impediments to truly popular government. (JDH)

Explains how caregivers can reach and help children of alcoholics in a variety of settings, including schools and youth groups as well as specialized treatment centers. (HOD)

Describes Family-Centered Community Care for the Elderly, a research and demonstration project intended to strengthen and structure the relationship between informal and formal support systems. Explains how family members are trained in case management techniques by their elderly relative's social worker and then share case management with the…

In many colleges, the business office has been isolated from other departments. The modern college business office reflects the highly efficient and technologically supported activities found in industry that have resulted in better services to the whole institution. (Author/MSE)

The purpose of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the current status of an organization bylaw proposal requiring that athletes maintain a minimum academic standard for sports participation, and related issues of academic standards and intercollegiate athletics are outlined and discussed. (MSE)

Overview of public access to government publications in terms of policy set by Reagan administration and Congress highlights Government Printing Office sales program, Freedom of Information Act, and Title 44 "United States Code" revision. Research on government publication access in depository collections and selected policy issues is…

Reports on a study of the perceptions of the accreditation/self-study process held by presidents, self-study coordinators, and faculty from 41 southern two-year colleges. Reports differences in the perceptions of respondent groups, highlights responses by group, describes institutional characteristics of the respondents' colleges, and cites…

The Boston Compact is a five-year effort to foster collaboration among the Boston Public Schools, private industry, and 25 postsecondary education institutions. The program's goals focus on improving educational preparedness and employability of and opportunities for urban students. (GC)

Synthesizes research on the implications of demographic changes in rural areas. Explores the effects of population size, age composition, and household size and composition on public policy and public services in rural areas. (SK)

Describes the Massachusetts Home Care Corporation network, which provides alternatives to institutional long-term care. This investigation confirms that home-based support service can be targeted to selected subgroups, that targeting can be maintained, and that the recipients of these services are indeed the individuals who risk…