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Peer reviewedJoyce, Kathleen; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1983
Families of disabled children (N=32) using respite care over a four-month period reported positive impact on family relations, social activities, emotional and physical strains, and plans for institutional care. Families caring for younger children viewed the services as more helpful than parents caring for older children or adults. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Disabilities, Family Attitudes, Family Relationship
Joyce, Kathleen; Singer, Mark I. – Rehabilitation Literature, 1983
Significant evaluation findings for a respite care program include the following: (1) training sessions enhanced workers' knowledge of disabilities, (2) families with recently disabled children received more benefits from respite services than families with long-term disabled children, (3) services provided parents emotional relief, and (4)…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Family Programs
