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Peer reviewedApolloni, Anthony H.; Triest, George – Mental Retardation, 1983
A study of respite services for families of persons with developmental disabilities indicated five major problems: inconsistent availability across the state, inconsistent planning and evaluation procedures, inadequate management information systems, lack of information to families, and lack of a career development model for respite workers.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Needs Assessment, Respite Care, State Surveys
Weinstein, Vivian; Siegel, Patty – 1988
Respite child care is a form of short-term care provided in a family day care home or a child care center for the purpose of helping families that are experiencing stress. At an average cost of $300 to $400 per month, respite care is cost effective. Since 1983, California's child care resource and referral agencies have administered a small…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Day Care, Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education
