This book examines the history of supportive social services to examine ways in which those services have been helpful, and sometimes unhelpful, to poor families; the factors that have constrained service provision and reform; and what would make the service enterprise viable in the coming years. Discussed are formative influences on the…

Paper considers the problem of community relations in Northern Ireland measured against a background of segregated schooling. (Author/RK)

Three state agencies cooperated to place social workers in schools in the role not of counselors, but of coordinators of services to help early-grade pupils having problems. The goal was identification and referral of children who might become delinquents. (Author)

Article explores the growing pains of an experimental school seeking to expand the learning experience. (RK)

A middle school and 13 social service agencies comprise the John F. Kennedy community school complex in Atlanta, Georgia. (Author)

A judge from the District of Columbia outlines his views on the need for comprehensive care services for the disadvantaged. If services remain fragmented, restricted in eligibility, and scattered throughout the community, the children who need help the most may never be reached. (PP)

Presents the model used to establish and operate the Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Foundation. Describes KVCC, the selection of the foundation board and individuals to serve as fund raisers, the identification of businesses and industries serving the community, and foundation-funded activities and programs. (DMM)

Cites recent ERIC documents dealing with community services, covering financing, history, and mission; enrollments; a community college small business center; community needs assessment; and artistic and cultural programs in a small/rural community college. (DMM)

Evaluates an Illinois statewide program to remove status offenders from detention. Found substantially fewer youths were referred to detention but more youths than expected were classified as detainable and subjected to court and agency processing. Suggest this may be due to organizational self-interest and the weakness of community structure.…

Review of literature on information and referral (I & R) reveals little empirical work has been published, although issues involved have been discussed for 25 years. I & R functions agreed upon in the literature are summarized. Specific researchable questions are raised for joint consideration by researchers, practitioners, and planners. (Author)

Reported is how junior high school students, prompted by the construction of a local housing authority scheme, produced an information booklet for new residents which covered the history, facilities, and services of the community. Outlined are procedures, activities, problems, and results. (DC)

Drawing from his experiences at the University of the South Pacific, the author considers ways that the university can teach not only cognitive knowledge, but also altruism and active community concern to its students. (SJL)

Presents a case study of the integration of a community survey and a community development seminar into a total community effort. Describes the results which included the initiation of new action programs in recreation and housing, the involvement of more citizens in leadership roles, and the development of communication networks. (LRA)

Describes "Operation What Now," a project initiated by Orange County Community College (OCCC) in Middleton, NY, in response to the closing of the community's Ford Motor Company assembly plant. Explains the steps taken by OCCC to assist the unemployed workers: organizing public meetings, strengthening communication, and providing career counseling.…