Includes subject area sections that describe all pertinent census data products available, i.e. "Business--trade and services", "Geography", "Transportation," etc.

Valuable U.S. summary taken from 1990 census data, with statistics from the questions asked of every household (100% or short-form data). Also has statistics for places and county subdivisions (selected states) with populations of 50,000 or more, and overall urban/rural, metro/nonmetro areas within the Nation and regions. Has U.S. maps of metro areas, urbanized areas, and American Indians and Alaska Native areas, and examples of maps of individual American Indian and Alaska Native areas.

The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child attaches key importance to the family¿s role in nurturing & raising the child. The child¿s interests are best served by staying with the family, even in times of war or misfortune, unless the home is abusive. Despite this widely accepted principle, increasing numbers of children are growing up alone. The cause of this epidemic is the acute poverty endured by millions of families in Africa, Asia, Latin Amer. & Central & Eastern Europe -- reinforced by causes such as warfare & the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Contents: What is the scale of the problem?; Experiencing growing up alone; Bolstering families; Programs for family well-being; Speaking out for children growing up alone; & A UK agenda for action. Illustrations.

The official government handbook with important information on the Medicare health & prescription drug plan choices in your area, tips on what to consider when comparing plans, & resources where you can get detailed information & personalized help. Contents: List of Topics/Index; Section 1: Medicare Basics; Medicare¿s Covered Services (Part A & Part B); Section 2: Your Plan Choices: Decide How to Get Your Medicare Benefits; Original Medicare Plan; Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C); Other Medicare Health Plans. The information in this handbook is good from Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2008.

This guidebook presents the SAFERR (Screening & Assessment for Family Engagement, Retention, & Recovery) model for helping staff of public & private agencies respond to families affected by substance use disorders. The SAFERR model & this guidebook were developed by the Nat. Center on Substance Abuse & Child Welfare (NCSACW), a training & technical assistance resource center. NCSACW developed SAFERR in response to frequent requests from managers of child welfare agencies for a ¿tool¿ that caseworkers could use to screen parents for potential at use disorders in order to make decisions about children¿s safety. Illustrations.