This article describes the effect of a province-wide vision of evidence-based and outcome-based services for children and youth and the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) and evidence-based treatment (EBT) approaches within group care settings. The paper is based on the results of a survey of group care settings in the…

In assessing proposals for welfare reform, a key point to consider is the provision made for change once the program has begun. The Supplemental Security Income Program experience illustrates this point. (Author/SE)

Describes a foster care agency set up and managed entirely by foster parents, and discusses the roles and relationships of the foster parents and social workers in the agency. (Author/SE)

In the distribution of benefits under a social welfare program, the frame of reference is extremely important as a guide to social policy. The school breakfast program discussed here is analyzed on the basis of two concepts--and the examination points up some basic problems. (WY)

Studies show that participatory management in the business field tends to improve employees' attitudes and performance, to lower costs, and to increase production. This paper describes the process of setting up democratic decision making in the welfare field. (SDH)

Describes efforts of residential treatment facilities to collaborate with community-based substance abuse programs to meet the needs of clients. Examines the rationale for and administrative, managerial, and clinical issues relevant to such collaboration. Illustrates the difficulties encountered in establishing effective program linkages and…

Describes the results of a national survey of administrators in 121 American Indian child welfare programs. Administrators expressed job satisfaction and rated their professional practice and supervisory skills as moderate to high. Level of educational attainment was related to ratings of professional practice and supervisory skills. (SM)