This publication includes reports of research on children in progress or recently completed from September 1972 through February 1973. Each entry includes information concerning the investigator, purpose, subjects, methods, duration, cooperating groups, and findings (if available). The reports are listed under several topical headings: (1) long-term research, (2) growth and development, (3) special groups of children, (4) the child in the family, (5) socioeconomic and cultural factors, (6) educational factors and services, (7) social services, and (8) health services. In addition to the reports on research, an extensive bibliography on multiply handicapped children is included. (BRT)