ERIC Number: EJ443925
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Publication Date: 1992
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Making the System Work for Poor Children.
Weissbourd, Richard
Equity and Choice, v8 n2 p5-15 Win 1992
Analyzes why the current complex of social institutions and systems does not effectively serve poor children, highlighting the lack of early or preventative help for families and inappropriate organizational structure. Offers a series of five principles for a new foundation based on prevention, comprehensiveness, continuity, and accountability. (JB)
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Child Welfare, Children, Delivery Systems, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Intervention, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs, Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Poverty, Prevention, Social Services
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Language: English
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