Investigated relation of client-counselor evaluation of initial interview to client return for another session. Findings from 5 professional counselors, 5 practicum trainees, and 290 college student clients showed client return positively related to longer intake interviews; deeper interviews; and greater client satisfaction, disturbance, and…

Argues that ignoring the fact of racial differences in a social worker-client relationship does not serve the needs of female African-American clients. Suggests that social workers would best serve their clients if they had a professional appreciation and understanding of a client group. (JS)

Examined education level, rehabilitation counseling experience, and severely disabled client success rate, evaluating effectiveness of master's degree rehabilitation counselors (MRCs) (N=121) versus other degree counselors (OD) (N=114) in competitive closure rates (CCR) of severely disabled clients. Analyzed New York State Office of Vocational…

Presents an ecological systems model and a family perspective framework to explain policies that guide the development of integrated services for persons experiencing multiple interrelated problems. Reviews the history and purposes of integrated services and suggests a role for family professionals in policy development, program implementation,…

Implications of an Australian national study on services for older people with intellectual disability include the importance of individual needs in planning recreation and leisure activities, planning future residential placements, and considering medical and health needs as they age. Choice and involvement in decision making for this population…

In comparisons of intake judgments, counselors viewed clients as being more anxious, less likely to change, less motivated to solve their problems, and less likely to be satisfied with counseling than did the clients themselves. Clients judged their personal and vocational problems to be more severe than did the counselors. (Author/RJM)

A project developed to increase public and professional awareness of fragile X syndrome in New Jersey resulted in increased efforts at diagnostic screening, provision of client and family support services, and prevention. The program proved to be a cost-effective method for increasing community awareness of a genetic disease on a statewide level.…

This summary of a seminar meeting on reorganization of the field of rehabilitation for persons with blindness or visual impairment addresses the need for a national coalition, formation of a national agency for blind persons, consolidation of services, the use of paraprofessionals, the need for separate state plans, agency accreditation, and…

Describes a program for older adolescents exhibiting substance use problems. After initial assessment and referral, most patients enter outpatient treatment groups. Groups fulfill three purposes: (1) Staff monitors clients; (2) Help clients recognize the promise of recovery; and (3) Change behavior. Difficulties of working with multiple community…

This paper reports a survey of 1,283 Michigan families of children with severe mental impairment, multiple impairments, or autism, concerning the state's cash subsidy program. Families reported that the subsidy amount was adequate. The greatest need was for sitters and respite care, followed by life planning, speech and physical therapy, and…

Examination of 69 case files from the Navajo Vocational Rehabilitation Project revealed that successful outcomes were strongly associated with clients having access to a telephone, living closer to the project office, desiring to be employed, having normal psychological status, and using English as the primary language. (SV)

Explored how drug and alcohol aftercare case management service for adolescents (n=18) contributed to maintenance of drug- and alcohol-free behavior, adherence to aftercare plans, and participation of schools and families in aftercare plans. Found different patterns of outcome results for each of four identified groups of adolescents. Results…

Discusses using social-work educational methods to organize the New York Rural Human Services Coalition, when public policy is increasingly urban oriented. Describes historical framework and state institutional structure of services. Describes organization to secure rural perspectives in human-services delivery. Describes community organization…

Investigated the effects of counselor gender and drinking status on 93 mandated clients' perceptions of counselor trustworthiness, expertness and attractiveness, and confidence in the counselor. Results revealed no differences between ratings of recovering alcoholic, nonalcoholic, or no-statement counselors on any of the dependent measures.…

In Hale County, Alabama, a strong spirit of community collaboration led to the development of a family resource center that provides preschool education, a drug prevention program, center-based and mobile health services, general equivalency diploma (GED) classes, outreach services, and a youth leadership program in which outstanding high school…