The book is divided into 6 sections. Part 1 introduces the ideas of community and occupation, offering the foundations to understanding the purpose of community-based programs, and what they can potentially achieve. Part 2 looks at the design phase, highlighting issues such as a community's profile and its existing assets, before Part 3 focusses on practical issues around implementation, from funding and grantsmanship to staffing and promotion. Part 4 examines the evaluation process while Parts 5 and 6 showcase examples of successful programs in different communities, as well as new areas where community programs could make an impact. The book is informed by an overarching concern for sustaining positive change with attention to the development and management of both profit and nonprofit organizations.

Updated with the latest contemporary models and framework for understanding this evolving field, and covering topics such as productive aging, substance abuse, homelessness, asylum seekers and the LGBTQ community, Developing Occupation-Centered Programs With the Community, 4th edition is the ideal workbook for any student or practitioner engaged in this important field of practice.