THE TWO PARTS OF THIS DISCUSSION CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRAINING TO MEET THE PROBLEMS OF THE LOW-INCOME SCHOOL DROPOUT. PART I REVIEWS THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IN SUCH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, CHURCHES, AND SUMMER CAMPS. PART II DEALS WITH THE…

This selective bibliography covers library services and materials for the culturally, educationally, or economically deprived in the United States and Canada. It includes 365 references to journal and newspaper articles, reports, books, bibliographies, theses, and pamphlets published from 1960 to Fall, 1968, with emphasis on materials dated 1965…

This bulletin, the fourth in a series, describes the Demonstration City Project in Danbury, Connecticut, a model school system designed to research and develop federally-funded programs in close cooperation with educational consultants. Central to the project's goal of turning potential into accomplishment and bringing children up to grade level,…

This bibliography lists materials which deal with the role of the disadvantaged in public service. It focuses only on materials generally available to the average researcher, and is designed to be of particular use to those whose responsibility is to hire the disadvantaged. Included in the bibliography is whatever written material is generally…

Renewal was initially designed to consolidate certain of the Office of Education's categorical discretionary programs and put them to work in a limited number of local sites where educational needs of the Country were most pronounced. The Objectives of Renewal were later expanded to include specific performance or achievement gains by children…

The National High School Debate Problem Area for 1973-74 centers on the questions, "What is the role of the federal government in extending public assistance to all Americans living in poverty?" This collection of federal government documents and periodical articles supplements the "ERIC First Analysis" of the topic (CS 500…

This study is one of two containing the findings and summary of an evaluation of the Work Incentive Program (WIN). A national survey, involving 50 projects, the study focuses on three aspects of the program which include: (1) the degree to which the WIN population represents the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) population, (2) the…

This study reviews the evidence on the impact that manpower training programs have had on the earnings of the poor, in order to assess the likely success that greatly expanded training programs would have in reducing the amount of public assistance payments and the size of welfare roles. Between 1963 and 1971, the Federal Government obligated 6.8…

The cost effectiveness of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act was evaluated in terms of moving economically disadvantaged individuals toward financial independence. Data analysis indicated small savings in welfare payments for female recipients, but not males. Data deficiencies in the Continuous Longitudinal Manpower Survey were also…

The dramatic increase in poverty during the first half of the 1980s hit women and children the hardest. Regarding this fact, the following are discussed: (1) economic changes since 1960; (2) the extent of the problem; (3) reasons for the economic vulnerability of women and children; (4) curtailment of social services; and (5) probable future…

One out of five people under the age of 18 lives in families with poverty level income, making them the poorest age group in this country. Federal assistance is necessary to change the situation. Reasons why children are poor and their minimum needs for a physically and emotionally healthy upbringing are covered. (PS)

Reviews "Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980" by Charles Murray. Murray believes federal social welfare programs sap the moral fiber of poor Americans by eliminating a negative incentive for them to work at low paying jobs. Criticizes Murray's position, citing the importance of positive as well as negative incentives for…

This essay proposes an historical overview of educational experience in the United States. (Author/RK)

This Children's Defense Fund report summarizes findings of a national survey, which indicate detrimental effects of Federal budget cuts in health care funds on economically disadvantaged mothers and children. Suggests that health funds for mothers and children are more important than defense expenditures and tax cuts for the non-needy. (MJL)

This booklet examines the plight of homeless families who have children who need special educational services. It explores the magnitude of homelessness among families, provides empirical descriptions of homeless populations, and identifies factors contributing to the rising incidence of homelessness in the United States. Specific effects of…