A Review and Description of Services for Migrant

American migrant and seasonal agricultural workers are a population needing categorical assistance due to low income, difficult working and living conditions, and a mobile lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to identify, describe, and analyze federally funded migrant services. This study, based on interviews with program officials and available literature, offers information on the following subjects, relating to federal migrant programs: (1) definitions and eligibility; (2) geographical locat.tons and seasonal variations; (3) migrant services provided, ft..ding levels, and numbers served; (4) identification, recruiting, and tracking; (5) coordination and duplication of services; and (6) data, databases, and evaluation methods. The study identified 16 migrant or migrant-related programs, each designed to provide a specific set of services. These included educational, health, nutritional, legal, an