For every child, a full-time friend

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A new program has been introduced in Portland, OR, joining together young children at risk with adults prepared to help and guide them until they leave school. The Friends of the Children Program was started by Duncan Campbell, a successful businessman who had suffered as a child, when he realised that the presence of a loving, supportive adult was the key in helping children to develop.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Usage, Abused children, Child development, Mentors, Mentoring, Portland, Oregon

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'We're breaking the cycle of abuse.'(family intervention program Healthy Start)

Article Abstract:

Healthy Start reaches out to families at risk and provides them with the support they need to rear healthy children. The Hawaiian program has been successfully copied in over 20 other states. New parents receive weekly visits and assistance from program workers.

Personal narratives, Prevention, Child abuse, Family services

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Where every child's a star

Article Abstract:

The Missoula Children's Theatre is a traveling theater that has as its goals to bring professional theater to small communities and to build the self-esteem of children. The theater was founded in 1973 by Jim Caron. His management of the theater is described.

Management, Missoula, Montana, Children's plays

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