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Group Homes, 2004.
A look at some of the issues that impact children as a part of group-home life within the foster care system in the United States.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines how the entire concept of providing any type of foster care for children is to insure the physical safety and emotional well-being of these children. It looks at how the objective remains to provide the best care possible and whatever environment or setting is selected, it must meet the needs of the child and be a supportive, safe haven from the disruptive nature of his previous living situation. It explores how the system itself needs to be evaluated and perhaps reformed at the local, state ,and federal level and shows how, in all cases, children who are part of this system do suffer some type of fundamental breakdown in their emotional development. It discusses how the best solution that can be hoped for is for more research, better policies, and more coverage on these special needs children by the media and special interest groups; new policy initiatives and improvements in the existing system infrastructure can only lead the way to better solutions for these children.
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"Out-of-home placement is typically associated with numerous disruptions in attachment relationships. These losses and lack of permanence undermine a child?s attempt to form a secure attachment with a primary caregiver. The more changes in caregivers young children in any type of foster care experience, the more likely they are to exhibit oppositional behavior, crying and clinging (Gean, Gillmore & Dowler, 1985). Disruptions in attachment relationships can lead to Reactive Attachment Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), a disorder in which the child exhibits severe disturbances in relationships with caregivers."
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Social Work with Children, 2007.
An analysis of the non-secure group home system in the United States, focusing on children.
4,831 words (approx. 19.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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This paper takes a look at the the non-secure group home system in the United States. According to the paper, in order to analyze this system, a look at the foster care system in New York City and the juvenile justice group home system in California is necessary.
Outline:
Administration for Child Services in New York
Need for Group Homes
The California Department of Juvenile Justice
The Juvenile Justice Group Home System
Conclusion
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"New York finds itself underbudgeted and underfinanced for both homeless people, especially youth. There is no safety net for youth between 16 and 21, even though that is the crucial time for development of a stable life for them. Youth who enter foster care and youth who find themselves homeless have life histories that are similar and which include emotional or physical abuse, family violence, mental illness, drugs and poverty, which induces many other stressors. There are a disproportionate number of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth in the foster care program, the homeless youth and runaway youth. This may be caused by their sexual preferences being rejected by the family and being "kicked out" of their homes to become homeless or to go to foster care. However, in a foster care home, or on the streets the same conditions may exist or be even more severe (Ayala, p. 1)."
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Foster Care Homes, 2002.
Research proposal for further study of children's group and foster care homes.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This research proposal provides an introduction to the problem, a literature review, theoretical models, a project research design, a substantial survey tool, and a conclusion that promotes the validity of the project. It examines the effectiveness on the quality of life over the long term of residents of group and foster care homes.
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Pulte Homes, 2006.
This paper is a business profile of Pulte Homes, a home construction corporation.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that Pulte Homes is an exceptionally strong Fortune 500 company with a proven track record that stretches back more than fifty years. The author points out that this profile includes background information on the company, its corporate mission, some data on how the company is organized, the way that Pulte Homes has positioned itself in the industry and some of the primary operating strategies of the company. The paper concludes that, even if the demand for housing would dip in the coming years, Pulte Homes' solid strategies and conservative business policies should allow the company to weather such a situation admirably.
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"Much of the external success of Pulte Homes can be attributed to its internal organization. Pulte Homes currently employs about 13,000 employees in twenty-six U.S. states. Internally, the company is organized in an entrepreneurial fashion at the division level, with greater autonomy being afforded the lower levels of the organization. In addition, Pulte Homes has internal leadership programs that are designed to help encourage internal advancement. The whole of the corporate culture is one constructed around the value of teamwork."
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KB Homes, 2006.
An analysis of the successes of the KB Homes company that builds and sells new homes in the United States.
9,736 words (approx. 38.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 198.95
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The author examines the financial achievements of the KB Homes business and offers many statistics about the company's work, for example, the amount of homes they sold and the prices they were sold for. The financial strength of the company is emphasized with, for instance, data showing the increasing value of their shares. The growth of this business to the fifth largest of its kind in the United States is shown with plenty of facts and figures.
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"KB Home is involved in building houses for the purpose of selling the houses to those who need newly constructed houses. For over half a century, families have been approaching KB Home in order to build their dream homes. In the present situation, KB Home has a reputation in terms of "architectural innovation, tremendous quality, superior customer service and warranties". (About Us- The KB Story) KB Home is a Fortune 500 company which has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol of 'KBH' (KB Home Ranks in Top Three for Customer Satisfaction in Albuquerque, Austin, Houston and Las Vegas According to J.D. Power and Associates Study) The name of the company has changed and it was earlier known as Kaufman and Broad Homes. The operations of the company are in US and France, as the functions of the constituent companies were, before they were joined together to form this company. Within United States they have grown into being the fifth largest builder and seller of homes through take over of many other builders. Their main competitors are now companies like DR Horton, Lennar and Pulte Homes."
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Broken Homes and Developmental Psychology, 2002.
A paper which explores the effect broken homes have on the emotional, physiological and behavioral development of the children involved.
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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An in-depth study on how children from broken homes are affected emotionally, physiologically and from a behavioral point of view. The paper explores issues such as children with single-parent homes vs. two-parent homes, the benefits of friends and extended families, single parent attitudes towards children, effects on academic education and emotional behavior, socioeconomic effects, step-parents and single fathers.
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"Today, single fathers seem to be more familiar with these roles in home management and childcare than mothers. Furthermore, the tie and connection between single fathers and children as well single mothers and children have now become new focal points for self-direction. Both single parents have set the criteria for organization of more traditional spheres of work and social life such that now single fathers develop close relationships with their children and have a greater appreciation of responsibility in being the primary parent.
However, the fact remains that no mater how good mother or a father can be as a single parent, the negative and adverse effects of children?s development proofed through various studies concludes that there's a price to be paid for removing one of the traditional pairs, and the old-fashioned concept and belief that to have a mother and a father is still a pretty good idea."
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Children in Fatherless Homes, 2004.
Examines the effect on children who grow up in homes without fathers.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper researches a large representative group of statistics and facts in relation to children who grow up in fatherless homes. Further examined are the variables expressed in gender, race, economic status, and geographical location, and how these factors influence the situation of the child at home with no father present. Further, this work touches on every factor that is identified during the course of the research that is an issue or element in the life of a child from a home with no father present.
Paper Outline
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Emotional Transitions
Financial Statistics - Economic Status
Educational Data on Fatherless Homes
Economic Status
Societal Factors - Preconceived Notions of Teachers and the Differential Treatment of the Child from the Home with no Father Present
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The nature and demographics of divorce have changed to such an extent over the past few decades that the existence of children in fatherless homes has become an epidemic of mass proportions affecting almost half of the children in the United States. The longitudinal effects of divorce have become a consideration among parents, researcher, educators and children alike in the attempt to address all the variables incurred as factors due to divorce rates. Children growing up in single parent homes was only at the rate of 10% in the decade of the 1960's compared to 60% today due to the increase in the divorce rate, the acceptance of unwed mothers and the growing acceptance of cohabitation."
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Rocky Mountain Log Homes, 2002.
This paper discusses the domestic marketing strategy of Rocky Mountain Log Homes, an American log home company.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper provides a detailed analysis of how this company could modify its marketing strategy in order to successfully enter China's housing market. The author emphasizes the product element of the marketing mix.
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Medication Dispensing in Nursing Homes, 2005.
This paper establishes guidelines for the safe storage and record keeping of medications used in nursing homes.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper establishes guidelines for the storage, safety, record keeping, consent forms and stock medications used in nursing homes. It is based on federal laws and state regulations and describes how the medications should be dispensed, how records should be kept, the need for informed consent, safety measures and stock medications kept in nursing homes.
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" All medications should be stored in a locked cabinet at all times except where they are required to be kept by a resident on his her person because of the need for frequent or emergency use as determined by their physician..."
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Staff and Nursing Homes, 2005.
A summary of a research paper on the effects of the staffing mix on patient care in nursing homes.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This is a summary and critique of a research paper about a study of the effect of the staffing mix on patient care and outcomes at nursing homes. The study looked at a range of nursing homes across five states and looked at the effect of having full-time RENs on staff on patient care and outcomes.
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Nursing Homes, 2002.
A discussion on the effect of conditions in nursing homes on the elderly.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses effect of conditions in nursing homes on the elderly. Nursing home industry. Complaints of neglect and abuse. Issue of elderly abuse in institutional facilities, especially long-term care facilities. Economics of nursing home care. Staffing problems. Reform measures to prevent abuse. Role of legisltors. Domestic abuse of the elderly.
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"Nell Hoover choked on laxative.
Vestal Ferguson suffocated as orange juice filled his lungs.
Esther Fincher's heart failed, and nobody called a doctor. Each year, hundreds of North Carolina's elderly suffer needlessly in the nursing homes they turn to for care. They lie for hours in their own waste or battle dangerously infected bedsores or, bound to their beds and wheelchairs, slowly lose the strength and will to walk, eat, speak. They're victims of poorly staffed homes and under-trained workers--and of the public system responsible for protecting them. The state pays the bills for 75% of our nursing home..."
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Funeral Homes, 2005.
An analysis of ethics and diversity factors in funeral homes.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper evaluates Alderwoods' reexamination of their ethical standards, for too many of these ethical standards are being violated for the sake of profit maximization. This reexamination is significant, for as the second-largest operator of funeral homes and cemeteries in North America, actions Alderwoods takes influence the entire funeral home industry.
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"Each and every day of the year more than six-thousand Americans die. Some of them pass away at home or at work, some die in hospitals or nursing homes, and others are killed in accidents or die by violence. Despite differences in how, when, or where they die, nearly every one of them ultimately leaves this world through a funeral home. Subsequently, it is important for funeral homes to administer effective staffing practices and selection tools which reflect trends in ethics and diversity. In response to trends in diversity and ethics, Alderwoods is reexamining their ethical standards, for too many of these ethical standards are being violated for the sake of profit maximization."
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Under-staffing in Nursing Homes, 2007.
This paper looks at the topic of under-staffing, focusing on nursing homes.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article the writer discusses that minimum nurse-to-patient ratios represent the minimal amount of nurses required to care for the maximum number of patients, without compromising patient or nurse safety. The writer points out that both the public and physicians rank nurse under-staffing as one of the most serious threats to patient safety. The writer notes that nurse safety advocates are beginning to question how inadequate ratios impact job satisfaction and the ability of nursing staff to improve quality of care. While a problem at all healthcare facilities, the issue is even larger at nursing homes where minimum staffing ratios are very low. The writer concludes that much research is in progress to help nurses maintain a safe environment to practice and to determine how to adequately define what nurse-to-patient ratios should be.
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"A history of nurse staffing and patient outcomes dates as far back as a study by Moses and Mosteller. They found nurse staffing among the significant determinants of mortality. Later, publicly available Medicare data for U.S. hospitals generated more studies on the factors related to mortality. Authors of these studies reported that nurse staffing was significantly related to mortality. Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber produced the first study to specifically quantify the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios on death rates. They reported that reducing the number of patients that a registered nurse takes care of results in better patient outcomes. A reduction in mortality rates and infections were among the findings. Aiken, Sochalski, and Lake demonstrated that nursing presence, whether measured as RN ratios or as RN hours relative to other nursing personnel hours, is significantly correlated to mortality. Adequate staffing levels allow nurses time to make comprehensive patient assessments, attend to routine nursing duties and effectively respond to emergencies. Specifically, Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Sochalski, and Silber found that each additional patient assigned to a nurse resulted in a 7% increase in the likelihood of the patient dying within 30 days of admission to the hospital."
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Retirement Homes and Villages, 2004.
This paper discusses the recent developments of retirement homes and villages.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses recent developments that have taken place regarding retirement homes and villages. Relevant issues involved in the transition to a new existence that challenges a person's self-identity are examined in the paper. The writer looks at the difficulties brought about by such a transition in the retiree's life.
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"Retirees who leave their hectic work lives often confront difficulties with replacing their work weeks with new meaningful activities. For them, their experience of retirement involves a major transition to a new existence that challenges their sense of identity thus undermining their overall well-being during this period. Apart from their withdrawal from a major social sphere of their lives, retirees are often distressed by the loss of control over their lives and their growing dependence on others. The erosion of their ability to care for ... "
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Nursing Homes, 2005.
This paper discusses the role of faith in nursing homes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper addresses the writer's faith and then it switches to talking about the faith in the elderly. The author points out several Scriptures to back the points in the paper. The paper answers several questions such as, "How is suffering perceived and how do people in the nursing home handle suffering?"
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""Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me" (Psalm 23: 4 NIV). Many people living in nursing homes are going through the shadow of death as pain and disease hurt their bodies, but they continue with their faith knowing that God is with them and will be with them until the end. The faith of the poor is the knowledge that God is real and that He is walking beside them or carrying them at times when they need Him the most. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," (Genesis 1:1 NIV). God is the creator of the world. God is my Savior, my best friend, my comforter, and my all in all."
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