Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

Experiences with young people indicate the need for involving parents in treatment to supply care, constant vigilance, and parental prohibitions

Through the provision of a homemaker, an agency can sustain family functioning and enhance its counseling services to a wide range of families

An experimental program is launched to offer social activities and problem-solving experiences in groups to former patients of a state hospital

The service ideal, the base of technical competence, and autonomous practice are the three basic considerations utilized in defining certification and licensure

Detailed assessment of ego-functions and capacities is essential to understand the whole person and thus avoid being led astray by apparent neurotic symptoms

Positive results can be achieved through determined cooperation, well-planned referrals, and consistent follow-through on the part of the agencies