Describes an alternative to traditional residential care for children with behavior disorders, neuroses, bizarre behavior, or immature personality designed to maintain the child in his or her own rural community and to provide a family-type experience. (RH)

Information is provided concerning state mental health services in Oregon, including estimates of need and organization of the Mental Health Division. Major thrusts of the 1969-71 budget are detailed as are administrative considerations in budget preparation. Also covered are hospitals for the mentally ill, hospitals for the mentally retarded,…

Identifies some of the variables critical for the success of at least 6 treatment programs serving disturbed children and their families. Variables center around combination of 3 concepts: (1) family-child community orientation; (2) inter-disciplinary approach that revolves around child care worker; (3) community ownership through an invested lay…