In rural China, children with disabilities face high poverty rates and inadequate welfare. Despite recent reforms, cash transfer programs and services often fail to meet children’s needs. This study examines the impact of these policies, highlighting the tension between family needs and the needs of children with disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand the conflict between family economic needs and children's needs for improved quality of life in impoverished rural areas of China.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to draw on the Family Quality of Life (FQOL) theory to understand how policies serve as an important context for the interaction between family and the needs of children with disabilities.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to discuss potential policy improvements to better integrate family needs with child welfare services in rural China.
