The third of a series of four needs assessment related documents provides information on 17 innovative programs for children and youth in the areas of juvenile delinquency prevention and diversion, child abuse and neglect, day care, and child health care. Each project is reviewed in terms of the following areas: project cost, source of funding,…

This booklet presents guidelines for the development of various types of 24-hour crisis nurseries designed to counter or prevent child abuse by providing parents with emergency relief from child care. Such centers accommodate small groups of children for a limited maximum time, ranging from 72 hours to six months. Topics covered are: types of…