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Resources 

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The resources listed below can help trainers, supervisors, and staff advance their professional development. Trainers and coaches need to be familiar with the resources and how to make them available for participants who wish further information.

Books and Articles

• Bruner, Charles. Frontline Family Workers: The Role of the Family Development Specialist. Des Moines: Center for Policy Assessment, 1991.

  In this paper, the author demonstrates how the roles and responsibilities of a family development specialist change when a flexible, comprehensive, capacity-building approach to meeting the needs of families and at-risk youth is taken. Using model program examples, the author describes how the frontline worker becomes a partner to the family, rather than a service broker or integrator of professional services. To obtain this paper, contact Charles Bruner at the Child and Family Policy Center, (515) 280-9027.
  
  

• Dunst, Carl J., C. M. Trivette, and A. Deal. Enabling and Empowering Families: Principles and Guidelines for Practice. Cambridge: Brookline Books, 1988.

  This book, written for early intervention practitioners, summarizes the basic principles of social and family systems theory. The meaning of needs and the ways in which needs influence behavior are discussed. The differences between intra family and extra family resources, and the ways families use these resources, are also described. The effects of different helping styles on individual and family functioning are presented. This publication is available from Brookline Books, P.O. Box 1046, Cambridge, MA 02238. Telephone: (617) 868-0360.
  
  

• Falcov, Celia J. Family Transitions: Continuity and Change over the Life Cycle. New York: Guilford Press, 1988.

  This book provides developmental perspectives on family changes and associated stages and transitions. The book is divided into four sections addressing issues such as family types, family stress, family satisfaction, cultural identity, and the family life cycle across generations. For ordering information, contact Guilford Publications, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: (212) 431-9800.
  
  

• Lynch, E. and M. Hanson (Eds). Developing Cross Cultural Competence: Guide for Working with Young Children and their Families. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Company, 1992.

  This book is a guide for practitioners who work with families from diverse cultural backgrounds and want to develop cross-cultural skills. Recommendations aim to enhance the cultural sensitivity and awareness of staff. For ordering information, contact the Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285. Telephone: (410) 337-9580.
  
  

• McAtee, Arlene. Family Development: Empowering Families to Move Out of Poverty. Washington, DC: The National Association of Community Action Agencies, 1991.

  This workbook serves as a guide for those working in the field of family development. It focuses on understanding family systems, supporting families, and connecting families to their communities. For information about this publication, contact the National Association of Community Action Agencies, 1100 17th Street, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 265-7546.

Journals and Newsletters

• Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services. Family International, Inc., 11700 West Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224. Telephone: (414) 359-1040.

  Published monthly, this professional newsletter is a practice-oriented journal directed to human service professionals. Articles deal with the theory and practice of family management, contemporary social trends that affect families, and public policy issues.
  
  

• Family Relations. National Council on Family Relations, 3989 Central Avenue, Northeast, Suite 550, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Telephone: (612) 781-9331

  Published quarterly, Family Relations is directed toward practitioners serving the family field through education, counseling, and community services. It reports experiences in these areas, provides leads for others to explore, evaluates efforts using innovative methods, and discusses the application of research and theory to practice.
  
  

• Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 1133 15th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 452-0109.

  Published quarterly, this journal is a source of current research on the state of the American family. Articles provide information on practice, theory, training, and continuing education.
  
  

• Pinderhughes, E. "Empowering Diverse Populations: Family Practice in the 21st Century." Families in Society, Vol. 76, No. 3, March, 1995.

  This article focuses on the rapid increase around the world in interactions among persons of diverse cultural and social backgrounds, along with major shifts in how the family is defined and increasing fragmentation and disconnection among families, all of which will place extraordinary demands on family practitioners in the 21st century. To help families cope with the demands, practitioners must be trained to be flexible, open thinkers who are comfortable with diversity and knowledgeable about multilevel approaches to family empowerment. To obtain this article, contact Families International, Inc., 11700 West Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224. Telephone: (414) 359-1040.

Organizations

• Children's Defense Fund (CDF). 122 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 628-8787.

  CDF, a private, nonprofit advocacy organization, gathers data, publishes reports, and provides information on key issues affecting children. It also monitors the development and implementation of federal and state policies; provides technical assistance and support to a network of state and local child advocates, organizations, and public officials; and pursues an annual legislative agenda.
  
  

• Family Resource Coalition (FRC). 2000 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1520, Chicago, IL 60604.

  FRC, founded in 1981, is a national federation of more than 2,000 organizations and individuals promoting the development of prevention oriented, community-based programs to strengthen families. In 1991, FRC was awarded a federal grant to operate a National Resource Center for Family Support Programs, which serves as an information clearinghouse and a training and technical assistance resource. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Family Resource Coalition Report, and a resource directory of programs. FRC also has a Latino Caucus. FRC can be contacted by phone: (312) 341-0900 or by fax: (312) 341-9361.
  
  

• National Association for Family-Based Services (NAFBS). 1513 Stoney Point Road, NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406.

  Established in 1984, the NAFBS is an organization of more than 1,000 professionals committed to a family-centered approach in public and private sector human services and in social policy. NAFBS holds an annual conference, publishes resources for family-based services, including a quarterly newsletter, and advocates for families and a family centered approach to social policy and services at federal, state, and local levels. For more information, call (319) 396-4829.
  
  

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW). 750 First Street NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241. Telephone: (202) 336-8600.

  NASW members are professionally-qualified social workers who provide services to children and families in health, education, and social service settings. NASW organizes conferences, provides information, and advocates for more effective service delivery systems.
  
  

• National Head Start Association (NHSA). 201 North Union Street, Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314.

  NHSA focuses on issues that shape the future of Head Start and uses its national voice to inform communities, states, businesses, and federal lawmakers about its concerns. Major activities of NHSA include education and advocacy on behalf of Head Start children, families, and programs. For further information, contact NHSA at (703) 739-0875.