This subcommittee report focuses on various units within the social structure to determine the role they play and how best to support these units in efforts to alleviate conditions resulting in social problems. The testimony highlights problems in public programs related to foster care, adoption, and juvenile justice along with the problems of latch key children that are detailed in an appendix. Family problems that contribute to social problems such as low income are described and the long term effects of stress on families is discussed. The materials contain descriptions by witnesses about the effectiveness of several specific programs related to child and family welfare and the potential role of community agencies in service delivery. The effect of government budget cuts is also considered. (JAC)