Massachusetts
Evidence-based models implemented with MIECHV funds in Massachusetts included Early Head Start Home-Based Option, Healthy Families America, and Parents As Teachers. Statewide, MIECHV funded 47 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors and 9 FTE supervisors. FTE can include full-time and part-time staff.
Caregiver Age
70% ≤21 years
21% 22–29 years
8% 30–44 years
<1% ≥45 years
Child Age
81% <1 year
12% 1-2 years
7% 3-6 years
Primary Language
62% English
30% Spanish
8% Other
Child Insurance Status
92% Public
7% Private
1% None
Caregiver Ethnicity
46% Hispanic or Latino
Household Income
75% Low income
Caregiver Race
* American Indian/Alaska Native
3% Asian
18% Black
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
55% White
24% Multiple
Caregiver Education
38% No high school diploma
54% High school diploma
6% Some college/training
2% Bachelor’s degree or higher