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Peer reviewedvan der Eyken, Willem – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1994
Voices of Pioneers section features Margaret Harrison of United Kingdom who founded HOME-START movement in Leicester, England, in 1973. Notes that HOME-START now has 150 programs throughout United Kingdom and in other countries and that program trains volunteers to offer support, friendship, and practical help to young families under stress in…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Mothers
Seymour, Frederick W.; France, Karyn G. – Exceptional Child, 1984
Ten women volunteers were trained as teachers of child management skills to parents of behavior-disordered preschoolers. Evaluation of the project's outcomes using a consumer satisfaction survey, parent ratings on a problem behavior checklist, and staff ratings of goal attainment, showed major changes in child behavior maintained at three-month…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Child Rearing, Home Programs
Versluys, Hilda P. – Rehabilitation Literature, 1986
The article describes a Netherlands model for support and assistance to families of handicapped children. "Practical Help at Home" is an outgrowth of the Parents' Initiative Movement and relies on volunteers to provide a range of services including respite and training. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Programs, Foreign Countries, Home Programs
Peer reviewedHoffman, Stephanie B. – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a peer counselor training program for five older adult volunteers. Presents suggestions for advertising, screening, program format, and development of practica, and examines the role and helpfulness of the peer counselors who provided in-home counseling services. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Gerontology
Watson, Rose Marie – TESL Talk, 1983
Describes a community-based English-language training program using volunteer tutors, designed to meet the specific language needs of homebound learners wanting to learn English but unable to attend existing ESL classes. (EKN)
Descriptors: Adult Students, English (Second Language), Home Instruction, Home Programs
