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Peer reviewedMarc, Darcey-Lynn; MacDonald, Larry – Mental Retardation, 1988
A survey of 124 families with mentally retarded children identified those families who did and did not use respite care services. Families who tended to use respite care were larger, made greater use of professional support services, and had children with more severe handicaps and more serious behavior problems. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Family Characteristics, Family Involvement, Family Programs, Helping Relationship
Download full textEdgar, Maggie; Uhl, Monica – 1994
These guidelines are intended to assist states and local communities in developing quality respite services that meet the diverse needs of families and children with disabilities, with chronic and terminal illnesses, or at risk of abuse or neglect. The guidelines support the philosophy that all families can benefit from temporary intervals of rest…
Descriptors: Agencies, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Neglect
