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Developing a support group for families with children with disabilities in a Canadian Chinese church community.

Authors :
Tam C
Poon V
Source :
The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC [J Pastoral Care Counsel] 2008 Winter; Vol. 62 (4), pp. 343-51.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the difficulties families face when raising a child with disability. With language barriers and limited support, immigrant families have difficulties in locating necessary resources for their children. The experience of a support group for parents with children with disabilities in a Canadian Chinese immigrant church is reported and discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1542-3050
Volume :
62
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19227038
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/154230500806200404