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Introduction: Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by functional, intellectual and adaptive function deficits, that is, developmental and sociocultural standards related to personal independence and social responsibility are not adequately achieved. Objective: To assess the family impact and burden on family caregivers of children and adolescents with ID. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study. Data were collected at Clínica Intelectual, from a Rehabilitation and Readaptation Center. The Family Impact Scale, the Burden Interview Scale and two questionnaires were applied, one on the sociodemographic profile of family caregivers and the other on the demographic and clinical profile of children and adolescents with ID. Results: 50 participants were interviewed, mostly female, with low monthly income and who dedicate most of their time to their children. The study showed that the diagnosis of ID can generate moderate impacts and in parts, low burden, in the lives of these caregivers. Low schooling, low monthly income and ruptures in occupational roles influenced the results found. Conclusions: Access to studies, the job market and financial support can have a positive impact on the lives of family caregivers, reducing the impact and burden that the diagnosis of ID can cause.