Since Title I funds are distributed on the basis of poverty, the key to the fair allocation of such funds is a fair definition of poverty. In this speech, a Congressman describes how his proposed formula for distributing federal funds for educationally deprived children would mean more help for all these children across the country, including…

Located in the heart of the Mid-Hudson area, Poughkeepsie is in one of the fastest growing regions of New York State, but the city itself has grown very little in the last five decades. The local Model Cities agency has created a target area which includes most of the older part of the city. In July 1967, the population was 35,970. A total of…

Contained in the annotated bibliography, which is one in a series of over 50 similar selected bibliographies dealing with exceptional children, both handicapped and gifted, are 101 references concerning disadvantaged youth. Covered are such major topics as cultural and economic disadvantagement, socioeconomic influences, early childhood education,…

The purpose of this paper is to suggest one practical measure for financial aid to disadvantaged college students through an expanded and new involvement in the distribution to student financial aid funds to more students in need. Useful to a discussion of a revamped approach to aid distribution will be a review of who the disadvantaged are, to…

This document presents a bibliography of materials concerning issues in the education of the poor and minorities. Omitted from the listings are references to work still in progress and organizations which, although concerned with aspects of the subject, do not appear to be in a position to respond usefully to requests for printed information or…

This paper explores the older woman's place in our nation's economy, with special emphasis on the impact of employment levels, pension plans, and Social Security benefits. It concludes that preservation of the family as an institution depends on making marriage and divorce more equitable relationships. (Author)

Suggestions are given for improving health conditions in developing countries and the role of donor countries is examined with respect to health aid policies. (MA)

The editor previews 10 articles on the effectiveness of the EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) program, a federal effort to identify Medicaid-eligible young children with handicaps. (CL)

The central agency within the Federal Government for developing, testing, and operating various urban and rural programs to reduce poverty, the Community Service Administration is currently planning an "Indian Desk" which will include two permanent positions; will be located within the Program Development Office; and will be advised by…

Discusses the lives and feelings of homeless youth living in the streets of America's cities. Includes a photo essay on street youth expressing their desperation and alienation in graffiti. (KH)

Describes and assesses major trends in the labor market fortunes of key teenage subgroups in the U.S. during the 1980s. The need for a national policy response to the problem of pervasive joblessness among poor youth is greater in 1986 than at the beginning of this decade. (LHW)

The 1986 Tax Reform Act is a positive step toward improving the plight of low-income families; however, it will not produce dramatic effects. The tax burden will be more equitable and low-income housing may increase, but a better way to help the poor is to develop a comprehensive set of assistance policies. (VM)

Provides principals with information about the various types of preschool programs and the needs they serve. Answers questions about preschool demographics, enrollment trends, private and public options, characteristics of good programs, the need for more preschool education (especially for poor children), and how this $3 billion demand can be…

Developed and validated an instrument to assess high school students' attitudes toward college. Used the instrument to examine college attendance plans in a sample of disadvantaged students in two experiments. Results showed that students' attitudes toward college, as measured by the instrument, were manipulatable. (Author/BH)

This study compared the annual economic contribution of interfamily grants received by beginning and elderly families. There was no difference in dollar value between the two groups in the categories of money, goods, and services. However, there was a significant difference in the total dollar value of grants received. (CT)