This research investigates the determinants of family participation in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Unemployed Fathers (AFDC-UF) program, and projects the changes in caseload and cost that would arise under selected program modifications. The modifications include extending the UF program to all states, setting a nationwide benefit…

A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS ADMINISTERED TO A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE COMPOSED OF PARENTS OF 50 CHILDREN (TWO PUPILS RANDOMLY SELECTED FROM EACH OF 25 HEAD START CLASSES). COMPILED FROM THE QUESTIONNAIRE, STATISTICS ARE REPORTED CONCERNING (1) REASONS FOR ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN, (2) DEGREE OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT, (3) PARENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE HELP GIVEN…

This booklet describes the guidelines, activities, and problems of a program designed to facilitate parent participation in a day care center. The program revolves around a weekly parent visit (the "Family Hour") during which parents are encouraged to relax, enjoy themselves and observe the children at play. Benefits to parents and staff…

This seminar on the role of teachers in intervention programs consists of five papers. The first serves as an introduction and stresses the necessity of teachers' acceptance of change for program success. In the second paper, Sigel and Jackson expand on one of Sigel's introductory themes, the central role of the teacher in the process of change…

There are few descriptions of growth experiences for total families. This paper describes one such model. It expresses the conviction that families need opportunities to come together with other families to identify strengths, sharpen communication skills, and establish goals. (Author)

What are the purposes of public education, how should our schools be structured, and how does education relate to our other social institutions, are questions examined in this interview of Ernest Boyer, U.S. Commissioner of Education. (JD)

The family of a child with cancer is faced with special adjustment problems that must be confronted, including guilt, anger, and a desire to retain a sense of normalcy. (MB)

Twenty parents of children 12 years and older with PKU (phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder which if untreated can result in mental retardation) were surveyed to determine their level of knowledge and their needs. (CL)

The author, herself a president's wife, made a study that shows today's wives beginning to resist the imposition of 50-plus hours a week of official activities with no consideration of their own personal goals. (Author)

Examined the conditions under which managers in public long-term care programs believe that family and friends can assume responsibility for the long-term care of the elderly (N=127). Revealed five broad dimensions of importance in care plan development: size of responsibility, caregivers' capacity, long-range welfare, caregivers' age, and…

The home is viewed as a critical component in the development of creativity in children and a force to improve the effectiveness of educational programs. The article defines creativity and its importance, describes early facilitating environments (involving respect for the child, independence, and enriched learning), and discusses the home-school…

Discusses the educative role of the family in pre-industrial England focusing specifically the role of the mother. Provides quotes from diaries and other contemporary sources of information to document the points being made. (GEA)

Reports on a research project in which adults who were involved in an intergenerational literacy program made significant progress in literacy skills. Emphasizes the importance of well-trained, caring tutors to successful literacy programs. (ARH)

Language Enrichment Therapy (LET), a program of language stimulation for aphasia developed in Finland, was tested by five British speech therapists with 13 adult stroke victims and their relatives. Results suggested the usefulness of a refined English version of LET as a cooperative tool for speech therapists and volunteer helpers. (JW)

Examined the efforts of relatives, friends, and professional caregivers in serving the homebound elderly. Results indicate that although the informal support network was perceived to be the preferable source of most home care aid, formal intervention was seen as best for housekeeping functions, specialized duties, and repetitive tasks for the…