A survey of health services in a group of licensed day care centers indicates a general lack of written guidelines, failure to have a designated health coordinator, and a serious paucity of nutrition and dental education programs. (MS)

A total of 59 women who relinquished children for adoption were surveyed concerning their demographic characteristics, attitudes about adoption, and experience of grief. Results suggest that the method of adoption used is a significant factor in the grief experienced by biological mothers. (BG)

A brief questionnaire, sent to the adoption specialist in the state public child welfare agency in every state and the District of Columbia, posed the question: "In general, are foster parents given preference to adopt a child who has been in their care as a foster child and who is free for adoption?" (Author/RH)

A survey of 263 day care mothers ascertained their main concerns about children under their care and their methods of handling problems. It also revealed that the mothers have high interest in learning about the early identification of children with emotional disorders. (MS)

A survey of parents, foster parents, and guardians whose children were group home residents indicated the need for programs with different levels of parent involvement. Written contracts between houseparents and children's parents are recommended. (Author/DB)