A useful tool for lawyers, social workers and advocates, this manual combines information about migration issues, child welfare and child development to bridge the gap between these disciplines. Its contents include, but are not limited to...

• preparing to work with children;
• child development—characteristics of various age groups, gender differences; and
  
• working cross-culturally—cultural issues, understanding cultural barriers.
  

For more information, contact the LIRS children's services unit at childrenservices@lirs.org or 410/230-2757.

To order, send a money order or check for $20 with your name and mailing address to

Children's Services Unit
LIRS
700 Light Street, 2nd floor
Baltimore, Md. 21230