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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
Download full textDurham City Schools, NC. – 1971
This project provides school authorities with the stimulus and funds to take leadership, on behalf of children living in circumstances of poverty, in utilizing the participation of parents and bringing about coordination between the school and community agencies providing services to meet the physical and mental health, and nutritional and…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid
Hass, Gerald; Scovell, Melvin – 1977
Provided are guidelines on administration, diagnosis, and treatment in federally funded EPSDT--Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Programs, a system for providing health care services to Medicaid-eligible children. Detailed in part one are factors involved in developing EPSDT programs. Four chapters consider the need for EPSDT,…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged
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
Thompson, Scott – Equity and Choice, 1992
Describes the Decker Family Development Center (DFDC) in Barberton (Ohio), while relating the difference that the DFDC's services has made to one poor family. Recounts the DFDC's establishment, funding, and current services (adult education, counseling for parents and children, and several types of child care services). (JB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Centers, Day Care Centers, Delivery Systems
Heleen, Owen – Equity and Choice, 1992
Describes the Vaughn Street Elementary School in San Fernando (California) plan to become a family services delivery site. Plans include cooperation among agencies; a family center for coordination of services, child care, and educational resources; a social network of mutual assistance; and a parent service exchange bank. (JB)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Centers, Day Care, Delivery Systems
Fitzwilliams, Jeannette – 1977
A Critical Health Manpower Shortage Area (CHMSA) is a medical service area that has inadequate opportunities for access to medical care, mostly primary care (the first line encounter which diagnoses and treats sick or injured people). Most CHMSA's are located far from large population centers. Six hundred seventy three CHMSA's are found in…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid, Health Conditions
