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Peer reviewedJackson-White, Geraldine; And Others – Child Welfare, 1997
Traces the history of self-help in the African American community, with emphasis on services and programs for children. Claims that the traditions of self-help are very much alive in the African American community, and are manifest in a range of activities. Illustrates contemporary models of self-help from the example of one adoption agency. (MOK)
Descriptors: Adoption, Blacks, Child Welfare, Community Action
Download full textKotler, Martin; And Others – 1986
Self-help among low-income people is vitally important. In no area is self-help more important than in overcoming poverty's burdens and energizing the escape from poverty. This document comprises an inventory of self-help and mutual-help programs that feature active involvement of members of the low-income population. The programs in this…
Descriptors: Adoption, Adult Programs, Business, Children
