Lists 17 ERIC database references selected from 1983-84 issues of "Resources in Education" and "Current Index to Journals in Education," which indicate breadth of coverage on topic of one-parent family. Divorce, single fathers, working mothers, single-parent students, and day care are covered. Availability and purchasing…

This annotated bibliography provides a review of literature regarding family day care, support systems for family day care, and contingent issues. A total of 70 journal articles, conference papers, progress reports, book chapters and pamphlets are cited; selected critical comments are offered. Some technical weaknesses in studies are noted.…

Noting that the urgency to break the cycle of illiteracy in the United States has been substantiated by the passing of federal acts such as the National Literacy Act of 1991, this paper presents annotations of 30 items from the ERIC database related to family literacy programs. Annotations in the paper are organized into six sections--overview,…

Reviews ERIC documents and journal articles that discuss various issues related to starting, operating, and marketing a child care center. Annotations include center and family care operations. (Author/DLH)

This annotated bibliography provides an overview of the issues and selected resources related to the needs of adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses. The first section of the document lists 80 bibliographic materials, including books, reports, and journal articles on general medical and social aspects, demographics, school issues, and…

The annotated sourcebook provides 51 journals and publication citations for individuals seeking to learn or to teach others about cultural issues in social work practice with American Indians and about the Indian Child Welfare Act. The citations, which date from 1969-1984, are divided into four sections pertaining to family/cultural issues in…

Intended for students, professionals responsibile for policy development, and advocates for children and family, this selected annotated bibliography cites a variety of publications, journals, and books concerned with social policy and child care. The 58 entries highlight issues such as: (1) quality from the child's perspective; (2) caregiver…

Behavioral Marital Therapy (BMT) is clinically useful because it includes elaborating procedures, modifying the spouse's self-defeating cognitions, and moving toward early intervention and prevention. Each article in this issue of American Journal of Family Therapy focuses on innovations in BMT, either in research or practice. (Author/NRB)

This bibliography of 54 recent books and articles on various aspects of today's changing families was developed to accompany the "Families in Transition" issue of "Emphasis." It is divided into two major sections. The first section lists items that deal with changing family structures in a general way, or that touch upon a variety of subjects.…

This annotated bibliography offers background information and resource information on decision-making issues for young adults with chronic conditions. The bibliography includes books, journal articles, booklets, audiotapes, and videotapes. For each item listed in the bibliography, the following information is provided: author; title; source; and…

An annotated bibliography of journals and newsletters on non-formal education and development, intended for those actively involved in the field, updates an earlier bibliography on the subject. This bibliography contains 609 entries, each annotated and with information on availability. Cross-references are provided for publications which may be…

This selective bibliography contains information on material dealing with domestic violence in the home with a special emphasis on child abuse, that may be obtained in the Robert E. Kennedy Library at California Polytechnic University. The bibliography is divided according to different forms of abuse, e.g., emotional child abuse, incest/sexual…

This annotated bibliography lists approximately 650 resources on theory, research, and effective practices for the inclusion of all learners, including those with severe and multiple disabilities, into general education classrooms and other integrated learning environments. The bibliography is organized into eight topics: (1) rationale for…

This bibliography of 2,414 journal articles provides health professionals and others with quick references on health and related issues of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The citations cover articles published in U.S. and Canadian medical and health-related journals between 1950 and 1988. Five sections deal with major health categories and…

The publisher proposes to supplement the Mental Measurements Yearbook by publishing periodic surveys to tests not available commercially. Based on the 1970 issues of 29 journals, its orientation is predominantly educational, but includes material related to psychology, sociology, and personnel work. Mental measures are organized under 22…