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Download full textTwiname, John D.; And Others – 1975
With the passage in early 1975 of the social service amendments to the Social Security Act, referred to as Title XX, a major new opportunity to serve children and youth has emerged. Seizing the opportunity will be largely dependent on the well-prepared presentation of a case for the needs of young people by dedicated advocates in every state.…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Federal Programs, Guides
Peer reviewedNovak, Mark – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes the Canadian government's New Horizons program which sponsors projects begun and run by older adults. Shows how policy can assist the evolution of seniors' activities and can help seniors play active parts in society. Discusses the cost and benefits of such a program. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
