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Displaying records 21 through 32 (32 total).

U.S. President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children. 2000. Eliminating childhood lead poisoning: A Federal strategy targeting lead paint hazards. Washington, DC: U.S. President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children, 46 pp., appendix (28 pp.).

Annotation: This report presents a coordinated federal program to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in the United States. It describes the sources of lead poisoning; the costs and benefits of making homes lead safe; and federal agency roles on lead poisoning prevention. Budget summaries for FY 1999, 2000, and 2001 (proposed) are included.

Contact: U.S. Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Room P-3202, Washington, DC 20410, Telephone: (202) 708-1112 Secondary Telephone: (202) 402-0310 Fax: (202) 755-1000 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/lea Available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Household safety, Housing, Lead poisoning prevention programs, Research methodology

Richardson J, House S. 1999, n.d.. Federal programs for children and families: A tool for connecting programs to people. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service; IEL Policy Exchange, 217 pp. (A CRS report to Congress; Special report no. 15)

Annotation: This report provides (1) a brief description of approximately 140 federally funded programs directed specifically toward children and their families, as well as the programs' tax rules, (2) federal funding amounts, (3) participation data, (4) information about how the program/tax rule is targeted, (5) selected program characteristics such as entitlement status, whether features of the program are indexed, matching requirements, and whether major waivers or federal rules are allowed, and (6) Congressional committee involvement. Programs are grouped into the following categories: education and training, health, housing, income support, nutrition, and social services. Tables at the end of each section summarize selected information about the programs and tax rules described in the section. The report concludes with copies of two letters requesting the report, and a list of credits. It was originally published by the Congressional Research Service in 1999 and republished by IEL under a different title.

Contact: Institute for Educational Leadership, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 2008-2304, Telephone: (202) 822-8405 Fax: (202) 872-4050 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.iel.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Children, Data, Entitlements, Families, Federal programs, Financing, Health, Housing, Nutrition, Participation, Social services, Taxes, Training, Waivers

Rogers S. 1999. Quality housing for all: Family and community-led initiatives. Washington, DC: Georgetown Public Policy Institute; Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 25 pp. (DC Family Policy Seminar background briefing report)

Annotation: This report summarizes the DC Family Policy Seminar about public and low-income housing in the District of Columbia. It discusses the importance of adequate housing, housing improvement stakeholders, resident involvement and responsibility, national and local models, limitations and challenges, and policy considerations. Appendices include a glossary of terms, an overview of the DC Housing Authority, the Renaissance Village covenant, and national and district resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Available from the website.

Keywords: District of Columbia, Families, Housing, Individual responsibility, Local initiatives, Low income groups, Model programs, National programs, Public housing

Naparstek AJ, Dooley D, Smith R. 1997. Community building in public housing: Ties that bind people and their communities. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Urban Revitalization, 100 pp.

Annotation: This report addresses community building as an approach to combating poverty. The report is written for public housing managers as well as individuals and organizations concerned with the physical and social revitalization of American communities. The report explains the community building approach and supplies examples of how it has succeeded in several cities. It gives step-by-step guidance that housing managers can follow to work more closely with residents and become involved in the possibilities of community building.

Contact: HUD USER, P.O. Box 23268, Washington, DC 20026-3268, Telephone: (800) 245-2691 Secondary Telephone: (800) 245-2691 Contact Phone: (800) 245-2691 Fax: (202) 708-9981 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.huduser.org Available from Hathitrust via participating libraries. Document Number: HUD-7813.

Keywords: Case studies, Community programs, Poverty, Public housing, Reports

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care. 1997. Abbottsford and Schuylkill Falls Community Health Centers: Strategy transfer guide—Models that work. Bethesda, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, 30 pp.

Weinreb J. 1996. Housing is not enough: Helping homeless families achieve self-sufficiency. Washington, DC: Family Impact Seminar, 68 pp.

Annotation: This report links the issue of family homelessness to the need for a combination of affordable housing and ongoing support services such as financial planning, substance abuse counseling, and parenting classes. After a review of the historical context, the bulk of the report is devoted to considerations of current policies and reforms that directly affect the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, families with children in particular. Topics include the following: 1) a description of the homeless population and who falls into it, 2) the causes of homelessness and the impact on families and children, 3) the role of the federal government in addressing homelessness, 4) state and local programs and policies addressing homelessness, 5) community responses, 6) a review of the ongoing debate about homelessness and suggestions for improving current systems that address and alleviate homelessness, and 7) highlights from a Capitol Hill seminar addressing these issues.

Keywords: Family support programs, Family support services, Homeless persons, Homelessness, Housing, Public programs

National Council on the Handicapped. 1986. Toward independence: An assessment of federal laws and programs affecting persons with disabilities—With legislative recommendations. Washington, DC: National Council on the Handicapped, 75 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the Council's findings, conclusions, and legislative recommendations based upon its review and assessment of federal laws and programs. The report includes a list of major federal programs serving individuals with disabilities, ranked according to expenditures, with an estimated number of persons with disabilities served. The report focuses on equal opportunity laws, employment disincentives to work under Social Security laws, prevention of disabilities, transportation, housing, community based services for independent living, educating children with disabilities, personal assistance, and coordination.

Keywords: Community based services, Disabilities, Education, Equal opportunities, Federal legislation, Federal programs, Housing, Prevention, Social Security, Special health care needs, Transportation

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 1966. New programs in Health Education and Welfare, Housing and Urban Development for persons and families of low and moderate income. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 50 pp.

Annotation: This booklet describes new and expanded programs administered within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare or the Department of Housing and Urban Development that have special significance for families and individuals of low and moderate income.

Keywords: Education, Families, Federal programs, Health, Housing, Low income groups

Bogue MF. 1928. Administration of mothers' aid in ten localities with special reference to health, housing, education, and recreation. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 206 pp. (Bureau publication (United States. Children's Bureau); no. 184)

U.S. Children's Bureau. 1918. Children's year working program . Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 12 pp. (Children's Bureau publication; no. 40; Children's year leaflet; no. 3)

Annotation: This monograph outlines the program for Children's Year in 5 broad areas: (1) public protection of mothers, infants, and young children (infant welfare, child health, education of mothers); (2) home care and income (housing and sanitation, special needs of older children, family income); (3) child labor and school attendance; (4) recreation; and (5) children in need of special care (dependent and neglected children, physically and mentally handicapped children, delinquent children). The aim, community questions to assess need, and suggested activities are provided for each area. It is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Child care, Child labor, Child welfare, Children, Children with special health care needs, Disabilities, Family income, Foster care, Housing, Infant health, Juvenile delinquency, MCH programs, Mothers, Parent education, Preschool children, Recreation, Sanitation, School attendance, War

U.S. Children's Bureau. 1914. Baby-saving campaigns: A preliminary report on what American cities are doing to prevent infant mortality. (4th ed.). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 93 pp. (Children's Bureau publication; no. 3; Infant mortality series; no. 3)

Annotation: This publication provides information, collected in 1913, on the work being carried out in various cities to prevent infant mortality. Information on baby-saving campaigns, birth registration, milk stations, and visiting nurses is provided. An appendix with leaflets developed in multiple languages on prenatal care and breastfeeding is included. It is a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Food safety, Health education, Home care services, Housing, Infant mortality, Infant nutrition, Interagency cooperation, Local MCH programs, Milk, Prenatal care

Community Preventive Services Task Force. The guide to community preventive services: What works to promote health. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Community Guide Branch,

Annotation: These resources provide evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve health and prevent disease in the community. Topics include adolescent health, alcohol, asthma, birth defects, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, emergency preparedness, health communication, health equity, HIV/AIDS and other STIs, pregnancy, mental health, motor vehicle injury, nutrition, obesity, oral health, physical activity, social environment, tobacco, vaccination, violence, and worksite. Promotional materials and presentations are included.

Contact: Community Preventive Services Task Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Community Guide Branch, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MSE69, Atlanta, GA 30329, Telephone: (404) 498-6595 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/task-force/community-preventive-services-task-force-members Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cancer, Communities, Community programs, Costs, Diabetes, Disease prevention, Education, Evaluation, Health promotion, Housing, Injury prevention, Interventions, Model programs, Motor vehicle injuries, Physical activity, Social factors, Tobacco use, Violence

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