The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1999.
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| author | Soto, Inés, 1974- |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/703182019-04-12T22:52:21Z The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA Soto, Inés, 1974- Langley Keyes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. Urban Studies and Planning. Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1999. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-45). This case study analyzes the partnership of three non-profit agencies, Boston- Aging Concern-Young and Old United, The Women's Institute of Economic Development and the Boston, YWCA, who collaborated in a pilot project called the GrandFamilies House. The result was the first housing development in the country for grandparents raising their grandchildren. This case study is based on 8 interviews with key actors conducted between January and March 1999, a survey of 24 of the 26 residents conducted between March and May 1999, independent research, and participant observation as I interned in the project from January 1998 through May 1999. In understanding the partnership, this case study analyzes the important elements needed when trying to serve this relatively new population. There are three components to this analysis; (1) a description of the target population;(2) a summation of the initial survey that was used to develop the GrandFamilies concept;(3) and a the follow-up survey, which was used to explore how theories of service and housing actually went into operation. Findings from the study suggest that GrandFamilies comprise a rather heterogeneous population. Their needs vary according to age and household or family situations. Taking into consideration those within-group differences is essential if we are to design more effective programs to serve them. by Inés Soto. M.C.P. 2012-04-26T18:39:45Z 2012-04-26T18:39:45Z 1999 1999 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/70318 44051445 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 45 leaves application/pdf n-us-ma Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Urban Studies and Planning. Soto, Inés, 1974- The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA |
| title | The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA |
| title_full | The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA |
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| title_short | The determinants of successful partnerships : a case study of the GrandFamilies community, Boston MA |
| title_sort | determinants of successful partnerships a case study of the grandfamilies community boston ma |
| topic | Urban Studies and Planning. |
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