Abstract

This paper deals with the church as a support system for Black elderly. The Black church is an under-utilized resource that, if understood by professionals, can be used to enhance services to the elderly. In an exploratory study of Black churches in Philadelphia, denominational and size differences were found among churches, that influenced service provisions. Policy and program implications for both churches and formal social services are discussed.

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