Beyond Rhetoric: A New American Agenda for Children and Families. Summary

摘要

The report, which presents the Commission's findings, conclusions, andrecommendations, is organized in three parts. Part One focuses on the crisis facing the nation's children and families. It reviews the social, demographic, and economic changes in society that are associated with many of the problems this nation must overcome. Part One concludes by presenting the principles that form the foundation for the authors' recommendations for individual action, public and private sector policies, and program development. Part Two presents the Commission's agenda for the 1990s, organized into chapters focused on the broad policy areas that are most vital to children and families. Taken together, the chapters present a comprehensive national policy for America's children and families. Part Three summarizes their vision for a better society and their recommendations for building the necessary commitment to achieve it. In framing their recommendations, the authors have been mindful that America's fiscal resources are limited.