On the Importance of Helping Families: Policy Implications from a National Study.

Birenbaum, Arnold; Cohen, Herbert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ464023

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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On the Importance of Helping Families: Policy Implications from a National Study.

Birenbaum, Arnold; Cohen, Herbert J.

Mental Retardation, v31 n2 p67-74 Apr 1993

This study reports on nonmedical expenditures and opportunity costs in maintaining a child or young adult with serious developmental disabilities in the home or residential care and discusses policy implications for assisting families. The paper makes proposals concerning the scope of health care, family-centered care, programs for young adults, financing, and Medicaid. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Children, Costs, Developmental Disabilities, Expenditures, Family Programs, Financial Support, Health Services, Placement, Public Policy, Residential Institutions, Severe Disabilities, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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