During the 1980s, family support took on broader meanings. The range of family support services was seen in ten broad categories:

• Outreach (information and referral, prevention and public information)

• Training of family members and other caregivers (including specialized behavioral and developmental services, sibling services)

• Counseling (genetic counseling, personal adjustment, family dynamics)

• Respite (day or overnight, in-home and out-of-home, sitter companions, host families, parent exchange networks)

• Transportation

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