Family support in the home: Programs, policy, and social change.
American PsychologistPublished 1 January 1991
Richard N. Roberts, Barbara H. Wasik, Glendon Casto, Craig T. Ramey
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Abstract
The need for a coordinated national policy on family support in the home is discussed. First, the history of home visiting programs is reviewed. Then, recommendations for practice, training, and research in family support programs are presented. A discussion of the impact of new federal initiatives on family support programs and research demonstration efforts follows.
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