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Peer reviewedMorell, Bonnie Brown – Social Work, 1979
The rate at which retarded children are deinstitutionalized is being slowed by this country's failure to emphasize programs supportive of these children's families. The author proposes changes in policy to increase assistance and support to the family as a unit. (Author)
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Family Involvement, Family Life, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedKrajicek, Marilyn J.; Moore, Carol Ann – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1993
This paper discusses the need for child care for infants and toddlers with disabilities and chronic illnesses; types of child care; shortage of and need for specially trained caregivers; influence of federal programs; the importance of family involvement; and a program providing preservice training to caregivers in public and private child care…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Day Care, Day Care Centers
