They have a database with information on over 900 medical conditions. It is also important to learn about the laws that govern the rights of disabled children. The best way to support the special needs child, however, is to support the family taking care of the child. Equally crucial to the success of a special needs foster placement is respite care. Our practice experience tells us that special needs children do best in foster care if we can support foster parents to the degree that we desire and expect them to support the child.
Home is where the care is .
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