Loving Hands: Home Care for Children

Hosted by Dana Reeve

When a child is born with a disability or life-threatening illness, parents are thrown into a world they know little about. How will my child grow and develop? How will we care for this child? Who can answer our questions?

Everyone in the family is affected by the level of care the child needs. Siblings, grandparents, and extended family may all see their roles change. They often wonder what they can do to help.

This program shows the stories of three families who are facing these questions and coming up with positive and resourceful answers. Some of the issues they deal with include:

• Finding time for non-disabled siblings
• Networking with other parents
• Managing home care nurses and aides
• Keeping their marriage healthy
• Dealing with school districts and medical systems