Building and Evaluating Family Support Initiatives: A National Study of Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Building and Evaluating Family Support Initiatives: A National Study of Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
ISBN-10
1557661227
ISBN-13
9781557661227
Pages
319
Language
English
Published
1993
Publisher
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
Author
Carl J. Dunst

Description

"This enlightening reference details the results of an extensive national study of federal and local policies and practices for the families of persons with disabilities. Beginning with a description of the key elements of family support initiatives and the characteristics of support programs, this probing text defines the goal of family support initiatives and explores how the relationship between beliefs and practices effects the achievement of that goal" -- Back cover.