A Process Study of the New York State Home Visiting Program: First Year Evaluation

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

4-1997

Abstract

This report presents the early findings of a process study of the Home Visiting program, a primary prevention demonstration project being implemented in ten sites across New York State. This effort is part of the nationally recognized Healthy Families America initiative, a research-based model designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child health and development. The model consists of providing frequent home visits on a voluntary basis to expectant or new parents of children identified at risk of maltreatment or other poor outcomes. Home visitors promote positive prenatal health practices, educate parents about child growth and development, strengthen parent-child relationships, coordinate access to health services and community resources, and support efforts to achieve self-sufficiency.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "A Process Study of the New York State Home Visiting Program: First Year Evaluation" (1997). Children, Family & Elder Services Reports and Research Briefs. 3.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-cfes-reports-and-briefs/3