TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This article aims to tell the story of the author's son, Joe, and how, as a family, they have sought safety and security for him and themselves.Design/methodology/approach– The article draws on the author's own experiences and those of other families.Findings– A secure future for Joe (and other adults with a learning disability) depends upon families working together and ensuring good networks of people who care about what happens.Originality/value– The experiences of individuals and their families are central to an understanding of how to ensure a good life now and in the future. VL - 17 IS - 1 SN - 1359-5474 DO - 10.1108/13595471211207110 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/13595471211207110 AU - Tomlinson Caroline PY - 2012 Y1 - 2012/01/01 TI - Love is simply not enough T2 - Tizard Learning Disability Review PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 26 EP - 31 Y2 - 2024/04/18 ER -