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McWilliam, R. A.; Ferguson, Ardith; Harbin, Gloria L.; Porter, Patricia; Munn, Duncan; Vandivere, Patricia – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1998
A study found the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Family-Centeredness Rating Scale was effective in evaluating 100 IFSPs from four different agencies. The highest rated items were identifying the family's role and writing in the active voice. More child-related goals were written compared to family-related goals. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Needs
Caro, Francis G.; Blank, Arthur E. – 1985
Home care has not consistently proven to prevent institutionalization, reduce mortality rates, reduce hospital use, or improve functional status and morale; and indeed, these objectives may be unreasonable. Rather, the purpose of home care should be to meet immediate needs of recipients which they can no longer meet themselves. Publicly-funded…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Home Programs