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