Examines the experience of Special Services for Children, a New York City public agency which has a specific department charged with carrying out agency planning on a formal, systematic, overall basis. (BR)

Two student-initiated volunteer projects that became independent community-based organizations are examined with attention to building appropriate partnerships at each stage of program development, and the characteristics of these partnerships: clear communication, shared goals, mutual respect and trust, complimentary roles/skills,…

The author discusses why an advisory vocational committee (AVC) is a necessary tool within the Ontario (Canada) school system and within the community. Also examines the importance of establishing an ongoing channel of communication among AVCs within provinces to the Canadian Vocational Association. (CT)

Included in the review is an analysis of two important issues about community organizing raised in the book: organizational maintenance-enhancement needs, and the role of organizers. (Author/AM)

Author investigated the crisis in community work that has developed in Liverpool. (Editor/RK)

"Data Trends" reports present summaries of research on mental health services for children and adolescents and their families. The article summarized in this "Data Trends" discusses the results of a study designed to examine team composition, team planning, and team members' satisfaction in 26 different wraparound teams serving children with…

The guiding principle behind President George W. Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative is that faith-based charities should be able to compete on an equal footing for public dollars to provide public services. President Bush believes that the federal government, within the framework of U.S. Constitutional church-state guidelines, should…

Despite efforts by the federal and state governments to battle social distress, there are many people who still suffer from poverty and despair. People are calling out for help. For years, faith-based and community groups have been assisting these people and others in need. The federal government has not often been a willing partner to these…

Some say America's attention to community is in decline. As people work longer hours, endure longer commutes, and have less time to socialize and join community organizations, they are not getting to know their neighbors and communities. Schools exist in a vacuum, having little or no association with the surrounding neighborhood, and many…

Explores the role of the social development officer in England and relates this role to activities which suggest that a new profession, populated by social development officers, will soon emerge on the British new town scene. More specifically, this development may lend itself to a new American profession in urban development efforts. (Author)

Evaluating a federal agency's success in stimulating and broadening the program efforts of community organizations present a challenge to social science researchers. The authors describe a methodology developed and used effectively in one metropolitan area to measure program change. They identify and utilize the findings to show how greater change…

Negotiations relating to terms and conditions of teacher employment should not be part of negotiations on policy issues in which other groups have a legitimate interest. Educational policy should be made in cooperation with organizations and agencies involved in housing, transportation, medical services, and other life support systems. (Author)

This social case describes the foundation of a commission whose object is to organize a recreation group for preschool children. The efforts to choose a commission was affected by the antagonism between the old members and the new members. The worker of the community describes his efforts in bringing the groups together. (Author/RR)

The hiring and promotional policies of approximately 64 San Francisco businesses were identified by a questionnaire. Employers rated each policy as being highly important, important, or slightly important. (CH)

Presents results of a survey of community-based organizations in which respondents indicated their organizations' career education goals, cooperative career education ventures, and advice to educators and businesses on successful collaboration. (SK)