Examines extent to which a general population accepts use of old age as a criterion for receiving tax-supported services and benefits. Identifies characteristics of individuals most likely to support age as a criterion and to support programs for which attainment of a specific age is the sole egibility criterion. (Author)

The religious education course for seniors at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is designed to heighten students' religious awareness through volunteer work with less fortunate members of the community. (SJL)

Reports on a community-based counseling program for the treatment of juvenile delinquents. The counseling program provided a friendly, supportive role model for reducing recidivism among juvenile delinquents. Suggests that a community-based program using student counselors may be an effective option for the treatment of juvenile delinquency.…

This article describes an instrument developed to be used by the aides in Maryland's Family Aid Program in planning activities and assessing the impact of their home visits. (MS)

Parents who do not recognize problems their youngsters have often become defensive, thus making it difficult for schools and others to offer assistance to them and their children. Outlines a program that involves the use of community ombudsmen to help at levels where their assistance is most needed. (Editor/RK)

Synanon is a community that offers the elderly an alternative to the lives of quiet desperation that many experience. It explores the myth that older people are inflexible and cannot change. (Author)

Examines the Program for Local Service (PLS), which began in 1943 in the Seattle area. Essentially, the program provided for youth volunteers to serve in approved public or nonprofit organizations. (Author/AM)

Community networks are electronic information services that enable members of communities to inform one another about current issues. Discusses how community networks operate, what they do, budget constraints and innovation, problems and shortcomings, causes and solutions, and where libraries fit in. Highlights Charlotte's Web, a community network…

Explores the relationships of caregivers of mentally ill people with professional mental health providers since the introduction of community-based services. Respondents perceived mental health workers to be professional, friendly, respectful and positive in outlook. However they indicated dissatisfaction with accessibility, communication about…

Argues that many of the needs youth have are determined by where and how they live. Suggests youth services providers should take a constructivist approach by helping communities and organizations create services that provide and nurture caring attitudes and behaviors. Presents recommendations for modifying cultures and organizing caring…

Highlights the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) mission of service by uncovering unique service programs at 23 institutions located across the nation. Service programs are divided into initiatives aimed at the HBCU student population and the African American community at large. (GCP)

Examines ways in which community colleges promote social welfare, citing involvement with public and social services; programs dealing with equity issues, affirmative action, voter registration, etc.; programs for senior citizens and small businesses; and community use of health, athletic, and arts facilities. (DMM)

Analyzed correlates of senior center participation for 13,737 elders from Supplement on Aging of 1984 National Health Interview Survey. Significant characteristics were higher levels of social interaction, decreasing income, living alone, fewer activities of daily living difficulties, being female, and living in suburbs and rural nonfarm areas.…

Assuming that writing and reading must serve the goals of a liberal education (preparing young Americans for responsible citizenship), the Institute on Writing, Reading, and Civic Education promotes student writing to personalize civic relationships, to obtain or provide information or services, to evaluate public services, or to evaluate a…

Schools are experimenting with community service programs. Among these are service-based intervention programs for at-risk children and K-12 curricula of community service. Cites examples, the characteristics of effective programs, and proposed federal legislation. (MLF)