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Deinstitutionalization: those left behind.

B B Morell

    Social Work
    |October 9, 1979
    PubMed
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    Supporting families is key to deinstitutionalizing children with intellectual disabilities. Policy changes are needed to increase family support programs, enabling more children to receive care at home.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Social Policy
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Deinstitutionalization of children with intellectual disabilities is a complex process.
    • Family functioning is a critical factor in determining home-based care for these children.
    • Current support systems often fall short of meeting families' needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the gap between the needs of families with intellectually disabled children and existing services.
    • To propose policy recommendations for enhanced family support.
    • To facilitate successful home-based care and deinstitutionalization.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis
    • Needs assessment of families with intellectually disabled children

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  • Review of existing support programs

    • Main Results:

    • A significant discrepancy exists between the needs of families and the services provided.
    • Lack of adequate support programs hinders the deinstitutionalization of intellectually disabled children.
    • Existing policies do not sufficiently emphasize family-centered support.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased policy focus on family support is crucial for effective deinstitutionalization.
    • Comprehensive programs are needed to bolster the capacity of families to care for intellectually disabled children at home.
    • Policy changes should prioritize strengthening the family unit as primary caretakers.