장애아를 둔 저소득층 가정을 위한 가족지원 모델 개발

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Though it is true that attentions have been paid to family support for families of children with disabilities recently and that emphasis has been put on the family support that are comprehensive and family-centered, there is a lack of exemplary model about specific contents and strategies to provide family support for low-income families of children with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to establish a practical and comprehensive family support model for low-income families of children with disabilities through the qualitative investigation of these families' experiences, needs, and perceptions. Eighteen primary caregivers of children with disabilities and 13 professionals who work with these families and their children were interviewed. From the qualitative analysis, four themes emerged：(1) the impact of poverty on families, (2) existing issues in current system, (3) needs of the families, and (4) the factors that determine the success of family support efforts. Finally, the critical elements and future directions of the family support model for these families were presented based on the results of the study.