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Support Systems & Stressors of Parents/Caregivers of Children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Date of Publication
July, 2024
Publication Type
Brief
Focus Area
License
Open Access
Source
Rutgers Center for State Health Policy

Key Findings

  • Over one-third of NJ parents/caregivers reported feeling lonely and having an insufficient support system.
  • Nearly one-third reported depression and anxiety.
  • Over one-third experienced food insecurity.
  • They were more likely to have all these stressors compared to parents/caregivers statewide.
  • Most felt very safe where they lived.