Briefs

Our third issue brief explores the use of technology to reduce barriers imposed by geography, along with issues related to transportation, scheduling, and family engagement preferences. We spoke with leaders of four initiatives embracing virtual tools to deliver home visiting services, connect parents to resources, and facilitate supervision and professional development.

Home visitors often confront sensitive issues when meeting with families. Family stressors such as maternal depression, substance use, and intimate partner violence can restrict parents’…

As part of its commitment to evidence-based practice, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) includes funding for home visiting research, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts. Our September 2017 issue brief details those MIECHV-supported efforts.