Impact of a consumer-directed family support program on adults with developmental disabilities and their family caregivers

In the current study we examined the impact of family support programmes fo r adults with developmental disabilities. Results of the study indicated th at participants had fewer unmet needs and used more services than the contr ol group. Participant caregivers were more satisfied with the services thei r relative received, experienced gl-eater self-efficacy, and were less like ly to desire an out-of-home placement than the control group. Participants with developmental disabilities experienced increases in community integrat ion and monthly wage.