LEND Fact Sheet: Family Caregivers of Children with Special Health Care Needs: The Need for Caregiver Support as Truly Family-Centered Care

Author(s)
Jessica N Nelson, Donna Yadrich

Description

A fact sheet describing the need to support family caregivers as they take care of children with special health care needs. The fact sheet presents needs, facts, and solutions to supporting family caregivers from the perspective of a caregiver.

Details

Date
July 2013 
Type
Fact Sheet 
Publisher
Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (MNLEND)

Topics

  • Education practices (K12 and transition)
    • Family engagement
  • Community life
    • Parenting and family relationships
  • Housing and residential services
    • Family supports/in-home services