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Family support.

N Karp1, V Bradley

  • 1Family and Integration Resources, Arlington, Virginia.

Children Today
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

State programs supporting families with special needs are developing unevenly. Equitable, accessible family support is crucial for including individuals with disabilities in their communities.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Policy
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Progress in developing state-level support programs for families with special needs is inconsistent across the United States.
  • Existing programs vary significantly, with some states offering robust models while others provide minimal assistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the urgent need for standardized, value-based, family-centered, accessible, and equitable family support programs in all states.
  • To advocate for the inclusion and valuing of individuals with disabilities and their families within their communities.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract does not detail specific methodologies but discusses the current state of family support programs.
  • Analysis of existing state initiatives and qualitative insights from program participants.

Main Results:

  • Significant disparities exist in the availability and quality of family support services across states.
  • Family-centered programs enable families to care for individuals with disabilities at home, reducing institutionalization.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for every state to implement comprehensive, equitable family support programs.
  • Such programs affirm the value of individuals with disabilities and their families, fostering community integration.

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