Examines the reality of corporate involvement in community and social welfare in light of the Reagan administration's emphasis on private sector philanthropy. Describes specific company programs and provides advice for corporate donors. (SK)

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is the federal agency with the explicit legislative mandate to support mental retardation research. Examination of funding trends within that institute over the past 10 years reveals a steady and linear decline in relative support for mental retardation research. (Author)

The author refutes arguments against day care, citing the needs of working women and the advantages of the day-care environment to young children. She considers the cost obstacles to expanded day-care service. (SJL)

Presents a worksheet for use in costing small research projects proposed for library questions. The areas covered are: (1) planning, (2) setup, (3) data collection, (4) data reduction, (5) analysis, and (6) reporting. Sources of funding on both the local and national levels are also discussed. (BK)

Briefly summarizes the effects of federal funding on vocational agriculture programs and reviews how individuals and professional organizations can influence federal funding legislation. (LRA)

Five of the most common fund-raising problems are described: (1) inadequate preparation by the institution, (2) a failure to recruit and retain strong leadership, (3) overoptimism about major gifts, (4) misjudging the timing of the fund-raising program, and (5) inadequate constituency relations. (MLW)

All 21 of the first cohort of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) demonstration projects were contacted to determine whether each had maintained continuation funding of the direct services components of the demonstration model. (Author)

Argues that the costs of being a parent are not given sufficient recognition in the level of financial support provided by government and suggests a policy to improve the situation. (MP)

Discusses public broadcasters' views of the objectives, problems, and future possibilities for the public television system. The need for local, regional, and national interdependence is emphasized. (BK)

Examines the traditional strategy used by continuing educators to strengthen campus financial support and suggests a more appropriate strategy. (JOW)

Guidelines for securing and maintaining local funding for computer-related projects include suggestions in the areas of establishing and maintaining project/school board relationships, encountering social and political factors, and defining guidelines for project implementation. Successes and failures of the MICA project are provided as…

A checklist of 15 items to be considered in procuring commercial sponsorship of intramural-recreation programs is offered. (JMF)

Presents an assessment of three major child advocacy organizations: The Day Care and Child Development Council of America, Coalition for Children and Youth funding changes, and future plans. (CM)

Describes the controversies taking place in Sweden, West Germany, and England regarding the advisability of government subsidies as a way of maintaining a free and viable press in a period of economic strife. (JMF)

Reviews present and international library networking activities, both in terms of the status quo in 1978 and, in the case of the United States, the efforts underway toward implementing a more coordinated and comprehensive system than presently available. The roles of various organizations/groups are also discussed. (Author/JD)