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Crane, Jonathan, Ed. – 2000
In recent years, social programs for the poor have lost the support of the American public. This book describes some of the very best programs and documents their benefits, demonstrating that we can, in fact, make substantial progress in the fight against educational failure, family dissolution, violent crime, substance abuse, unemployment, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Children
Paulson, Lucy Hart; Noble, Linda Attridge; Jepson, Stacia; van den Pol, Rick – 2001
This book is a resource and activity guide for early childhood educators and care providers that helps to enhance the development of early and emerging literacy skills in young children. Its philosophy is based on the premise that both language and literacy development begin at birth and that educators and caretakers of young children have a…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Care, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness
Klass, Carol S. – 2003
Noting that the continuing need for services that support families is often met by home visiting, this guidebook compiles personal stories, relevant research, and practical strategies to allow social workers, educators, and other early childhood professionals as well as those who train home visitors to better understand the complex nature of this…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Caseworkers, Discipline, Emotional Development
Peterson, Jane L.; Kohrt, Paula E.; Shadoin, Linda M.; Authier, Karen J. – 1995
Family preservation programs have long been used to prevent foster placement of children by providing services to the entire family. This manual presents the model for the Boys Town Family Preservation Program and discusses the foundations of in-home treatment, including cultural and family differences, community resources and networking, family…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caseworker Approach, Child Abuse