Participation of extended family members, particularly custodial grandparents, has generally resulted in better outcomes for abused children and relief for an overburdened child welfare system. This research explores the risk of adolescent perpetrated violence in custodial grandparent households with data from the Florida Department of Juvenile…

Describes a program developed by the Children's Aid Society of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, called Intergenerational Support System (ISS), in which senior volunteers serve as support persons for problem families. (SAK)

Describes the functioning of the Foster Grandparent Program in a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed boys. The program is designed to utilize the skills and abilities of senior citizens. (CM)

A program based on regular home visits by older adults to families of neglected or developmentally delayed children provides a model for parenting in the home, helps the children and gives the older adult visitors a satisfying role to play in society. (SE)

Presents procedures, issues, and arguments for use of a group method to strengthen black grandparents' and older parents' abilities to cope with child rearing. (Author/MP)

Describes a new approach to social services, including services to children, which was developed by the government of the New Democratic Party in British Columbia in 1972. (Author/CS)