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• 1. [Article] Homemaker and former clientele evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County

  A program evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County, through use of the Homemaker Opinion Survey and the Former Clientele Satisfaction Survey was implemented because of the interest expressed ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Homemaker and former clientele evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County Author: Leonard, Marcia A. Year: 1980 A program evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County, through use of the Homemaker Opinion Survey and the Former Clientele Satisfaction Survey was implemented because of the interest expressed by the program director to evaluate the program. The master report of the evaluation was submitted to the Homemaker Service of Lane County under the title "Report of the Homemaker and Former Clientele Evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County, 1979." Chapter IV (Findings) of this report, "Homemaker and Former Clientele Evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County," is a condensed version of that found in the master report. The reader is referred to the master for more detailed descriptive tables found in that report. Title: Homemaker and former clientele evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County Author: Leonard, Marcia A. Year: 1980 A program evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County, through use of the Homemaker Opinion Survey and the Former Clientele Satisfaction Survey was implemented because of the interest expressed by the program director to evaluate the program. The master report of the evaluation was submitted to the Homemaker Service of Lane County under the title "Report of the Homemaker and Former Clientele Evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County, 1979." Chapter IV (Findings) of this report, "Homemaker and Former Clientele Evaluation of the Homemaker Service of Lane County," is a condensed version of that found in the master report. The reader is referred to the master for more detailed descriptive tables found in that report. Close

• 2. [Article] North Douglas County Community Needs Health Assessment (Phase 1)

  Beginning in February 2016, the North Douglas County (NDC) communities of Drain, Elkton, and Yoncalla, Oregon engaged in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) planning process, focusing on children ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: North Douglas County Community Needs Health Assessment (Phase 1) Author: Lambarth, Callie H., Reid, Diane, Green, Beth L. Year: 2016 Beginning in February 2016, the North Douglas County (NDC) communities of Drain, Elkton, and Yoncalla, Oregon engaged in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) planning process, focusing on children ages birth-to-8 and their families. The purpose of this process was to explore, understand, and integrate linkages between early learning and young child and family health; identify health-related resources currently available and accessible to NDC families; and prioritize health areas of interest to be explored during the CHNA. The North Douglas County CHNA builds on community partnerships already established in the region through initiatives that aim to coordinate and align early learning and K-12 systems. The work of Yoncalla Early Works (“YEW”, initiated in 2012 with funding from The Ford Family Foundation and Children’s Institute) and North Douglas P3 (“NDP3”, initiated in 2014 with funding from the Oregon Community Foundation) demonstrate community commitment to supporting young children and families. The work of community members through these initiatives laid the foundation for the region’s readiness to engage in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) planning process Ultimately, this first planning phase of the CHNA resulted in recommendations to conduct Phase 2 of the CHNA in North Douglas County, and is expected to get underway in summer/fall 2016 in collaboration with community members. The Community Health Needs Assessment will seek to answer the following questions: 1. What does health look like for children ages birth-to-8 and their families in North Douglas County? 2. What health services are available and accessible to children and families in North Douglas County? 3. What health services do families in North Douglas County need and want? 4. What needs to happen for health services to be available and accessible for North Douglas County children ages birth-to-8 and their families? Title: North Douglas County Community Needs Health Assessment (Phase 1) Author: Lambarth, Callie H., Reid, Diane, Green, Beth L. Year: 2016 Beginning in February 2016, the North Douglas County (NDC) communities of Drain, Elkton, and Yoncalla, Oregon engaged in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) planning process, focusing on children ages birth-to-8 and their families. The purpose of this process was to explore, understand, and integrate linkages between early learning and young child and family health; identify health-related resources currently available and accessible to NDC families; and prioritize health areas of interest to be explored during the CHNA. The North Douglas County CHNA builds on community partnerships already established in the region through initiatives that aim to coordinate and align early learning and K-12 systems. The work of Yoncalla Early Works (“YEW”, initiated in 2012 with funding from The Ford Family Foundation and Children’s Institute) and North Douglas P3 (“NDP3”, initiated in 2014 with funding from the Oregon Community Foundation) demonstrate community commitment to supporting young children and families. The work of community members through these initiatives laid the foundation for the region’s readiness to engage in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) planning process Ultimately, this first planning phase of the CHNA resulted in recommendations to conduct Phase 2 of the CHNA in North Douglas County, and is expected to get underway in summer/fall 2016 in collaboration with community members. The Community Health Needs Assessment will seek to answer the following questions: 1. What does health look like for children ages birth-to-8 and their families in North Douglas County? 2. What health services are available and accessible to children and families in North Douglas County? 3. What health services do families in North Douglas County need and want? 4. What needs to happen for health services to be available and accessible for North Douglas County children ages birth-to-8 and their families? Close

• 3. [Article] A Descriptive Study of Oregon Literacy Tutors in Multnomah County

  Oregon Literacy, Inc., requested a study of the volunteer tutors in Multnomah County. This study is primarily based on responses to questionnaires sent to all volunteer tutors on the active list with the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Descriptive Study of Oregon Literacy Tutors in Multnomah County Author: Schwiebert, Marva, Whittle, Kathleen Year: 1976 Oregon Literacy, Inc., requested a study of the volunteer tutors in Multnomah County. This study is primarily based on responses to questionnaires sent to all volunteer tutors on the active list with the program in Multnomah County, including all persons who were certified in the training workshops held in 1975. Results of the questionnaire are examined, and the thesis offers a descriptive analysis of Oregon Literacy Tutors in Multnomah County, Oregon. Title: A Descriptive Study of Oregon Literacy Tutors in Multnomah County Author: Schwiebert, Marva, Whittle, Kathleen Year: 1976 Oregon Literacy, Inc., requested a study of the volunteer tutors in Multnomah County. This study is primarily based on responses to questionnaires sent to all volunteer tutors on the active list with the program in Multnomah County, including all persons who were certified in the training workshops held in 1975. Results of the questionnaire are examined, and the thesis offers a descriptive analysis of Oregon Literacy Tutors in Multnomah County, Oregon. Close

• 4. [Article] An analysis of the mental health services available to the elderly within Oregon, using Multnomah County as a special case study area

  The purpose of this study was to identify the mental health services available to the elderly residents of Oregon, and to assess the effectiveness of these services in providing mental health treatment ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An analysis of the mental health services available to the elderly within Oregon, using Multnomah County as a special case study area Author: Hoss, Joan Nadine Year: 1974 The purpose of this study was to identify the mental health services available to the elderly residents of Oregon, and to assess the effectiveness of these services in providing mental health treatment to elderly persons. In order to reasonably narrow the scope of this study, the investigation of mental health services was limited primarily to those agencies which are publicly funded and controlled by state or local bodies. In addition, Multnomah County was selected as a case study area in order to further narrow the scope of the study. Multnomah County was selected because of the convenience of its geographical location for this researcher and Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) personnel, but more importantly, because Multnomah County is one of the most urbanized areas of the state, with a large number of mental health services geographically accessible to its elderly residents. Additionally, this county contains approximately 31% of all elderly residents in Oregon. Title: An analysis of the mental health services available to the elderly within Oregon, using Multnomah County as a special case study area Author: Hoss, Joan Nadine Year: 1974 The purpose of this study was to identify the mental health services available to the elderly residents of Oregon, and to assess the effectiveness of these services in providing mental health treatment to elderly persons. In order to reasonably narrow the scope of this study, the investigation of mental health services was limited primarily to those agencies which are publicly funded and controlled by state or local bodies. In addition, Multnomah County was selected as a case study area in order to further narrow the scope of the study. Multnomah County was selected because of the convenience of its geographical location for this researcher and Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) personnel, but more importantly, because Multnomah County is one of the most urbanized areas of the state, with a large number of mental health services geographically accessible to its elderly residents. Additionally, this county contains approximately 31% of all elderly residents in Oregon. Close

• 5. [Article] Washington County aftercare service utilization study

  Broadly speaking, the purpose of this study is to: 1. Assess the functioning of the psychiatric hospital aftercare service delivery system by examining community service utilization patterns of Dammasch ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Washington County aftercare service utilization study Author: Peterson, James Richard Year: 1979 Broadly speaking, the purpose of this study is to: 1. Assess the functioning of the psychiatric hospital aftercare service delivery system by examining community service utilization patterns of Dammasch Hospital releases. 2. Obtain descriptive information relating to Washington County's chronic aftercare population. 3. Provide an objective data base that can be used to further develop the Aftercare Service Delivery System in Washington County. Title: Washington County aftercare service utilization study Author: Peterson, James Richard Year: 1979 Broadly speaking, the purpose of this study is to: 1. Assess the functioning of the psychiatric hospital aftercare service delivery system by examining community service utilization patterns of Dammasch Hospital releases. 2. Obtain descriptive information relating to Washington County's chronic aftercare population. 3. Provide an objective data base that can be used to further develop the Aftercare Service Delivery System in Washington County. Close

• 6. [Article] Criteria and Outcome of C. S. D. Foster Home and Residential Placements of Court-referred Adolescents

  This study is concerned with a set of cases referred to Children's .Services Division, Marion County, by the Marion County Juvenile Court for placement. Placements include foster homes and residential ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Criteria and Outcome of C. S. D. Foster Home and Residential Placements of Court-referred Adolescents Author: Dickey, Joan Year: 1975 This study is concerned with a set of cases referred to Children's .Services Division, Marion County, by the Marion County Juvenile Court for placement. Placements include foster homes and residential treatment facilities, including group homes. The goal of this study is to uncover criteria to determine the appropriateness and the efficacy of foster and residential placements for adolescents in order to provide feedback necessary for the development of practice theory. Title: Criteria and Outcome of C. S. D. Foster Home and Residential Placements of Court-referred Adolescents Author: Dickey, Joan Year: 1975 This study is concerned with a set of cases referred to Children's .Services Division, Marion County, by the Marion County Juvenile Court for placement. Placements include foster homes and residential treatment facilities, including group homes. The goal of this study is to uncover criteria to determine the appropriateness and the efficacy of foster and residential placements for adolescents in order to provide feedback necessary for the development of practice theory. Close

• 7. [Article] The Development of a Questionnaire For Use by the Clackamas County Children's Services Division

  The thesis describes the development of a questionnaire to evaluate the services provided by Clackamas County Children's Services Division, including the process of interviewing past clients, examining ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Development of a Questionnaire For Use by the Clackamas County Children's Services Division Author: Cable, Nancy Lee Year: 1974 The thesis describes the development of a questionnaire to evaluate the services provided by Clackamas County Children's Services Division, including the process of interviewing past clients, examining caseworker statistics sheets, and developing the evaluation instrument. Title: The Development of a Questionnaire For Use by the Clackamas County Children's Services Division Author: Cable, Nancy Lee Year: 1974 The thesis describes the development of a questionnaire to evaluate the services provided by Clackamas County Children's Services Division, including the process of interviewing past clients, examining caseworker statistics sheets, and developing the evaluation instrument. Close

• 8. [Article] An exploratory study into the financial situations of elderly wards of the Public Guardian and Conservator of Multnomah County

  It has been the practice of the Public Guardian and Conservator (PG and C*) of Multnomah County to collect fees for service to elderly wards on an annual basis usually at the time of the annual accounting. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An exploratory study into the financial situations of elderly wards of the Public Guardian and Conservator of Multnomah County Author: Hudson, Ruth D. Year: 1978 It has been the practice of the Public Guardian and Conservator (PG and C*) of Multnomah County to collect fees for service to elderly wards on an annual basis usually at the time of the annual accounting. The purpose of this study is to determine the profitability of deferring the assessment and collection of fees until the termination of conservatorship. The assumption is that such a policy would provide an immediate benefit to the ward who would enjoy more spendable income while he is alive and at the same time the Public Guardian and Conservator could still collect his fee, although at a later date. This argument is predicated on the assumption that at the termination of conservatorship, the ward is financially solvent and the estate is able to defray the cost of services. By examining the records of past wards, the study should be able to predict the feasibility of a policy that would assess and collect conservatorship fees at the time of termination. Title: An exploratory study into the financial situations of elderly wards of the Public Guardian and Conservator of Multnomah County Author: Hudson, Ruth D. Year: 1978 It has been the practice of the Public Guardian and Conservator (PG and C*) of Multnomah County to collect fees for service to elderly wards on an annual basis usually at the time of the annual accounting. The purpose of this study is to determine the profitability of deferring the assessment and collection of fees until the termination of conservatorship. The assumption is that such a policy would provide an immediate benefit to the ward who would enjoy more spendable income while he is alive and at the same time the Public Guardian and Conservator could still collect his fee, although at a later date. This argument is predicated on the assumption that at the termination of conservatorship, the ward is financially solvent and the estate is able to defray the cost of services. By examining the records of past wards, the study should be able to predict the feasibility of a policy that would assess and collect conservatorship fees at the time of termination. Close

• 9. [Article] Contracting for Social Service Client Transportation: Multnomah County, Oregon, Final Report

  The Multnomah County Aging Services Division (ASD) and the tri-county developmentally disabled programs provide transportation services for their elderly and handicapped clients primarily by contracting ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Contracting for Social Service Client Transportation: Multnomah County, Oregon, Final Report Author: Dueker, Kenneth, David, Judy S. Year: 1987 The Multnomah County Aging Services Division (ASD) and the tri-county developmentally disabled programs provide transportation services for their elderly and handicapped clients primarily by contracting with TRI-MET, the regional transit district. This system is strained because the demands for transportation services are increasing, the cost of contracted services exceeds the county's transportation funds, the quality of service does not meet all clients' needs, and TRI-MET has been spending less of its primary funding sources on elderly and handicapped transportation. The county therefore contracted with the Center for Urban Studies of Portland State University, to examine the current provision of transportation services and to make recommendations for future actions. Title: Contracting for Social Service Client Transportation: Multnomah County, Oregon, Final Report Author: Dueker, Kenneth, David, Judy S. Year: 1987 The Multnomah County Aging Services Division (ASD) and the tri-county developmentally disabled programs provide transportation services for their elderly and handicapped clients primarily by contracting with TRI-MET, the regional transit district. This system is strained because the demands for transportation services are increasing, the cost of contracted services exceeds the county's transportation funds, the quality of service does not meet all clients' needs, and TRI-MET has been spending less of its primary funding sources on elderly and handicapped transportation. The county therefore contracted with the Center for Urban Studies of Portland State University, to examine the current provision of transportation services and to make recommendations for future actions. Close

• 10. [Article] The African Immigrant and Refugee Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile

  Since 1975, African immigrants, refugees and secondary migrants have been relocating to Multnomah County and now represent the fourth largest immigrant community after Latino, Asian, and Slavic immigrants. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The African Immigrant and Refugee Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile Author: Curry-Stevens, Ann, Coalition of Communities of Color Year: 2013 Since 1975, African immigrants, refugees and secondary migrants have been relocating to Multnomah County and now represent the fourth largest immigrant community after Latino, Asian, and Slavic immigrants. The African community here is incredibly diverse in its make-up, with over 28 different African countries and numerous ethnic groups represented. Estimates from 2003 suggest that African immigrants make up 2% of the foreign-born population in the Portland Metro (tri-county) area. Nearly half (45%) of the tri-county area’s African foreign-born population is from eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Other countries of origin include Sudan, Sierra Leone, Angola, Mali, Liberia, Togo, Chad, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2011 alone, the USA admitted around 15,000 African refugees. Very little research has been conducted on the experiences and challenges facing the African immigrant and refugee community in Multnomah County. This report serves to make visible our diverse African communities in Multnomah County Title: The African Immigrant and Refugee Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile Author: Curry-Stevens, Ann, Coalition of Communities of Color Year: 2013 Since 1975, African immigrants, refugees and secondary migrants have been relocating to Multnomah County and now represent the fourth largest immigrant community after Latino, Asian, and Slavic immigrants. The African community here is incredibly diverse in its make-up, with over 28 different African countries and numerous ethnic groups represented. Estimates from 2003 suggest that African immigrants make up 2% of the foreign-born population in the Portland Metro (tri-county) area. Nearly half (45%) of the tri-county area’s African foreign-born population is from eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Other countries of origin include Sudan, Sierra Leone, Angola, Mali, Liberia, Togo, Chad, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2011 alone, the USA admitted around 15,000 African refugees. Very little research has been conducted on the experiences and challenges facing the African immigrant and refugee community in Multnomah County. This report serves to make visible our diverse African communities in Multnomah County Close