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ERIC Number: EJ376267
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Levels of Respite Care as a Family Support System.
Deiner, Penny L.; Whitehead, Linda C.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v8 n2 p51-61 Sum 1988
This paper proposes an expansion of respite care for families of handicapped children to include early intervention services and informal social supports. The experiences of the Delaware FIRST Program are described, focusing on using family day care as a respite service, training for family intervention, and emphasizing family-oriented resources. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Day Care, Family Involvement, Family Role, Intervention, Program Development, Respite Care, Social Support Groups, Training, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Delaware