Multi-Problem Families: A Study of the Coordination of Services in Five Cases Known to Youth Board, Brooklyn, New York, 1958–1959
Abstract
Although this research deals with coordination of social services, it is essential to have a background of knowledge of the intrinsic principles and organization of the Youth Board.Background. In 1945 as a result of the increase in juvenile delinquency during World War II, the New York State Youth Commission Act was passed in an effort to assist localities to prevent and control juvenile delinquency and youth problems. In 1947, by resolution the New York City Board of Estimate established the Youth Board. The State Youth Commission reimburses the City 50 per cent of its costs up to a maximum of $1,852,032. This ceiling is based upon the Youth Commission Act which allows $15,000 per county for administrative costs ($75,000 total cost for five counties). For youth services and recreation projects the State Youth Commission reimburses Youth Board at the rate of 80 cents per child based on the 1950 census. The Youth Board was set up as part of the Office of the Mayor and is directly responsible to him for coordination and supplementation of services to youth.
Subject Area
Social research|Social work
Recommended Citation
Walbridge, Dorothy Hovey, "Multi-Problem Families: A Study of the Coordination of Services in Five Cases Known to Youth Board, Brooklyn, New York, 1958–1959" (1960). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31097033.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31097033
