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Peer reviewedStringer, Lorene A. – American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1978
The paper examines a 5-year-old program similar to EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program) designed to serve preschool children in child health centers. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Handicapped Children
Download full textPeck, Magda G., Ed. – 1993
This report presents highlights from a conference convened to discuss issues related to the enhancement of the ability of urban maternal and child health (MCH) programs at the local level to improve the health and well-being of children and families. In part 1 of the document, speeches concerning the federal and local perspectives on maternal and…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Child Health, Community Programs, Economically Disadvantaged
Delaney, Anita J., Ed. – 1979
The major aim of this report is to develop a model of mental health service delivery to the urban, low-income black community. The model assumes that racism and poverty have placed constraints on the development and functioning of systems related to the black family and that the family is the primary source of mental health in the black community.…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged, Family (Sociological Unit)
Mizio, Emelicia, Ed. – 1979
A model of mental health service delivery to the low-income Puerto Rican population in areas of the mainland United States where Puerto Ricans are concentrated is presented in this report. The model, designed for use by family service agencies and other similar mental health facilities, assumes that Puerto Ricans are at great risk for mental…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Family (Sociological Unit), Mental Health, Mental Health Programs
Bell, Karen N.; Simkin, Linda S. – 1993
This report examines how communities and groups can shape the content of health services to bring more comprehensive health services to poor children and families. The report is based on a study of 11 comprehensive primary care programs and systems some of which offer school-based services: 4 freestanding community-based programs, 4 local systems…
Descriptors: Child Health, Community Health Services, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Health
Hannen, Lew W.; And Others – 1972
Project Focus on Optimum Development of Children (F.O.O.D.) was initiated in June, 1971, as a demonstration project with child health and development as a key purpose for pupils based in two poverty area schools in Durham, North Carolina; the project this year has served 1300 children. It has provided consultation to teachers and liaison work with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary School Students
National Coalition for the Homeless, Washington, DC. – 1989
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 was reauthorized for another two years by the Omnibus McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988. This report summarizes the nine titles of the McKinney Act, including changes brought about in the 1988 reauthorization. Title I covers general provisions of the Act. Title II establishes the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Services, Economically Disadvantaged, Emergency Programs
