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A Century of Service: Contents
Chapter 1
Early Charity Philosophies Shape Future (Early 1900s)
Chapter 2
Birth of A National Movement (Early 1900s)
- Humane animal societies evolve to include child welfare
- Settlement House movement takes shape
- Volunteer role evolves to include professional techniques
- Creation of the exchange branch
- National organization formed
Chapter 3
Progressive Era Promotes Growth (1900-1920)
Chapter 4
Prosperity Fuels Growth of Movement (1920s)
Chapter 5
Depression Era Further Defines Movement (1930s)
Chapter 6
Second World War Fuels Greater Demand (1940s)
- Committee on current and future planning
- Expansion of services
- Urgent need for community leadership
- New name reflects changing focus
Chapter 7
Societal Changes Mark Advent of Service Expansion (1950s)
- Information and education advance field
- Methods adapt to current needs
- Statement of principles guides policy
- Public relations generates awareness of family issues
- First fund development efforts established
- Foster care and other resources spell end of orphanages
Chapter 8:
Revolutionary Societal Changes Force Rapid Human Services Changes (1960s)
- Federal funding offers opportunities, challenges
- Infusion of public funds generates explosive growth
- Duplication of services and funding constraints lead to mergers
- National focus and demonstration project push aging services
- Effectively uniting human services with war on poverty
- Civic engagement main thrust of Project ENABLE
- Civil rights movement is a wake up call
- Maintaining social action and appropriate service
- Merger with Child Welfare League of America explored
Chapter 9:
Authority and Institutions Challenged (1970s)
- National Association of Homes and Services for Children is founded
- A revolution arrives: privatization
- Formation of the Council on Accreditation
- Goal of holding White House Conference on Families achieved
Chapter 10:
Cutbacks, Recession, and General Unease Bring New Direction (1980s)
- A new leader for a new direction
- New headquarters established in Milwaukee
- Strengthening member capacity
- Volatile and challenging environment reason for long-range strategic plan
- New source of revenue for members
Chapter 11:
Reorganization Creates Multi-Corporate Structure (1990s)
- Leadership transition highlights foundation focus
- Focus on community centered initiatives
- Advocacy established as primary function
- A national merger is indicative of trends in the field
Chapter 12:
New Millennium Begins with Tumultuous Event (2000s)
- Maintaining a strong value proposition
- Families International and United Neighborhood Centers of America affiliation
- Tried and true form of community engagement rises to forefront
- Public policy continues to make inroads
- Five-year grant opens new doors for members and Alliance
Chapter 13:
Preparing for Futures Different From Our Past (2010–beyond)
Acknowledgements
About the Researcher and Writer
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