Michigan, 1923-1950

Reports of studies concerning the YWCA of Detroit, Michigan, its community and community services in Detroit. In order to better understand the communities they serve and to assess the structure and organization of the association as well as its ability to meet the needs of the community, YWCA of the U.S.A. associations use studies conducted by its members, committees or outside organizations. A report published by the Community Chest and Council of Social Agencies of Metropolitan Detroit provides a history and summary of social services in the city. With the aim of improving youth services and better meeting the needs of the youth of Detroit a study is made in cooperation with the National Youth Administration, the Council of Social Agencies of Metropolitan Detroit and the Detroit Council for Youth Service. The report presents information collected concerning youth, the social and economic background of the city and youth agencies and makes a narrative assessment of the information. Studies of the YWCA of Detroit include a thesis written for a University of Michigan Master of Social Work concerning the growth and development of the association over fifty years and a report of the education goals and programs of the many facets of work of the YWCA of Detroit.