Analyzes data from three recent studies and identifies three models of family-centered programs: crisis intervention programs; home-based programs; and family treatment programs. Discusses the models' similarities and differences and lays the groundwork for further definitive research. (NH)

Thirty-seven parents of developmentally handicapped children were surveyed concerning the effects of computerization on service delivery in a Parent Outreach Program. Most parents felt they were more able to see their children's progress over time and to select appropriate goals but did not report improvements in service quality. (Author/JDD)

Describes an intervention package for suicidal children and adolescents, the structure and content of which is based on insights gained from previous research studies and extensive clinical practice. Essential features of the package, which is currently the focus of a major controlled evaluative study, are that it is short-term, focused,…

Reported are findings of an impact evaluation of the Family-Centered Home-Based Intervention Project for Protective Services Clients, a joint venture of the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) Region 11 (Houston) and the DePelchin Children's Center. The project demonstrated a model of intensive intervention with families who had been referred…

As a result of the impact of economic industrialization on the U.S. economy, the extended family in the United States has fragmented; nuclear families have lost contact with sources of parenting information and, increasingly, when parenting problems have occurred, the assistance of social service agencies has been requested. The lack of parenting…

The final report summarizes beginnings as well as accomplishments of a program designed to develop materials for parents and teachers working with visually impaired children at the birth-24 month developmental level. The focus of the materials was to help parents and teachers prevent and remediate developmental lags associated with visual…

The use of mothers of disadvantaged children as agents of educational intervention is investigated in this study. (The complete report will appear in the December, 1970, issue of "Child Development.") The program was designed to aid children's development and to foster a sense of dignity and value in the mothers. One Caucasian and 15 Negro…

The use of home-based treatment programs has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Such a program is offered by the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa-Carleton through its Detached Worker Program. This program uses paraprofessionals who employ an eclectic combination of behavioral, client-centered, family and reality therapies. Two…

The paper analyzes the significance of parents' play routines as an aspect of home intervention programing of play behaviors with developmentally delayed young children. Three sources of child development research are noted: the studies demonstrating a rationale for parent-child play, emphasis on the early aspect of intervention, and the use of…

Suggests that designing home-based interventions as longitudinal development research (rather than outcome evaluation) can provide valuable knowledge about ecological factors that affect the development of competence in parents and children and about effective ways to support families. (Author/MP)

Parents of 25 infants/toddlers with handicaps were surveyed to gain perspectives on easing the transition from home-based infant programs to preschool programs. Analysis of the results led to 4 major recommendations and a series of steps that infant program staff can follow to facilitate transition to preschool program options. (JDD)

An effective intervention program which used a CREFT (child relationship enhancement family therapy) approach for changing problematic child behaviors is described. The approach features child-centered play therapy and employment of parents as primary change agents, and provides parents with the understanding and skills to facilitate behavioral…

Background: In the UK, Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention [EIBI] programmes typically are conducted within the homes of children with autism. Despite evidence for their effectiveness in producing appreciable developmental gains in children with autism, a concern expressed about EIBI programmes is that stressful effects from the high levels…

The difficulties faced by culturally different parents of multiply handicapped young children are considered, and examples of families of Chinese origin are offered to illustrate the impact of cultural styles and beliefs. The structure of the Chinese family is analyzed, its reaction to professionals and handicapped people explained. Guidelines for…

The 5-year project reported in this paper sought initially to examine the home environments both of isolated, intact rural white families and of single parent AFDC Negro families. The information thus gathered was to be compared to what is known about middle class white families in hopes of isolating the differences that result in the poorer…