The number of technology-dependent children receiving home care has grown significantly in re cent years. This article focuses on the hardships encountered by the families of these children as well as the direct and indirect costs that occur. These families face a bureaucratic maze that can be overwhelming and frustrating. In spite of the many drawbacks, these families always say it is worth it to have the child in the home as part of the family. This article underscores the importance of the family-centered case management approach to the success of home care for the technology-depen dent child.
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