| Abstract: | Correspondence to Dr. Carol Robinson. Summary This paper seeks to address some of the issues surrounding theplacement of children with handicaps who, at their parent'srequest, go to stay with paid carers working in a family basedrespite care service. The content of the paper derives froma detailed evaluation of the Avon Respite Care Scheme. Thisevaluative study began in April 1984 and was completed in July1986. In order to provide an adequate picture of the contextin which the research was conducted, a brief outline of theliterature and the organization and philosophy of the serviceis provided. Thereafter, the aims of the research and the sourcesof the evidence used are described. In the latter part of thepaper. the results and their implications for social workersinvolved in placing children in family based respite care schemesare discussed. |
