Sources of resources were considered as part of a larger survey on the availability and use of community resources by group homes for the developmentally disabled in New York City. Included for consideration were the need and availability of resources, sources of resources and variations in resource provision by auspice (State/voluntary). The Utilization of Community Resources Schedule was given to the residence administrator of the 155 participating community facilities during on-site interviews. Results indicated that the community was the major source of most of the resources examined. The exceptions, however, comprised critical areas of day-to-day existence: socializing, work, and education. Additionally, for State operated community facilities, a major source of many ordinary resources was the developmental center.
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