This article was written by Christine Baxter of the Deakin University Department of Intellectual Disabilities which conducted an evaluation of the Shared Family Care program which operates in Victoria. This program operates respite care, short and long term care for children with disabilities and their families or primary care givers. Referred families are matched with care givers thus extending the parent's network of supports and allows parents and care givers to work together. Keyword: Respite. Searchword: Accommodation
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Caring for Children: Sharing the Care of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: A Parent - Care giver Partnership
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