FAMILY PLACEMENT SCHEMES OFFERING LONG-TERM-CARE FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING-DISABILITIES - A REVIEW OF THE EVALUATION LITERATURE

This paper reviews evaluation studies of family placement schemes offe ring long-term care for adults with learning disabilities in Britain. The model is widely used but there is very little research describing such schemes. It is suggested that evaluation is made difficult becaus e the goals of placement schemes for people with learning disabilities are not made clear in the literature. A theoretical structure for eva luation based upon an ecological view of quality of life is suggested and research is reviewed within this model. Where possible, comparison s are made to American literature on similar models of care.