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Publication Date: 2011
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Comparing Service Use of Early Head Start Families of Children with and without Disabilities
Zajicek-Farber, Michaela L.; Wall, Shavaun M.; Kisker, Ellen E.; Luze, Gayle J.; Summers, Jean Ann
Journal of Family Social Work, v14 n2 p159-178 2011
The current study compared patterns of service utilization reported by Early Head Start (EHS) families of children with and without disabilities by secondary analysis of data from the longitudinal investigation of the effectiveness of EHS. Findings reveal comparable positive trends for both groups of families for receipt of services corresponding to EHS performance standards promoting child and family development, family support, and health care. Service challenges remain in the low use of dental services overall and the higher use of acute health care services for children with disabilities. Future research should examine causes and outcomes of service use. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Family Programs, Dental Health, Disabilities, At Risk Persons, Young Children, Child Development, Access to Health Care, Interviews, Age Differences, Body Weight, Gender Differences, Early Parenthood, Racial Differences, Educational Attainment, Mothers, Employment Level, Language Usage, Family Structure, Rural Areas, Urban Areas, Place of Residence, Depression (Psychology), Family Income, Low Income Groups, Social Services
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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