What companies are doing about child care

Article Abstract:

Several alternatives concerning child care are being tried by most of the country's business enterprises notwithstanding recession's ominous presence. Furthermore, employee compensation and benefit executives recognize various factors such as the women's growing presence in the labor force, increasing proportion of working parents in the company, more single-parent families and the population age trends. Such factors necessitate the establishment of employer-assisted child care which would work as a viable incentive for the employees.

Child care, Compensation and benefits, Business enterprises

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Firehawks: Help for the Child Arsonist

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Firehawks is a California community relations effort to help child arsonists. Firefighters serve as big brothers to the children. Volunteers work with both children and their parents. A four-step program has been adopted. First, the child is referred to Firehawks. Then, a psychological evaluation is performed. Children are classified according to risk. Last, the volunteer and the child begin a year-long commitment. Guidelines for organizing a Firehawks program are included.

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Cash for Tips

Article Abstract:

Many states are initiating anti-arson programs. Most programs are handled through organizations which may consist of law enforcement, fire prevention and insurance officials. The programs provide a telephone number for reporting arsonists. Cash incentives are offered to those reporting an arsonist. Good publicity is necessary to insure the success of such a program. Results of a survey of anti-arson organizations are included.

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