“…Strong evidence exists concerning service benefits that accrue when indigenous paraprofessional personnel are employed in a range of health, education, mental health, and welfare settings (Domke & Coffey, 1966;Gartner, 1972;Manisoff, 1976;Richter, 1974;Ronaghy, 1976). In particular, paramedical auxiliary personnel have made positive contributions to maternal and infant health in such diverse areas as the People's Republic of China (Side], 1972) and Cuba (Navarro, 1972).…”