Briefs

Opioid use is a critical and growing public health concern for pregnant and parenting caregivers and for their children. In 2017, 8.2 per 1,000 mothers…

Parents rely on a range of center- and home-based options for their children’s early care and education (ECE). Providers support children’s early learning and development,…

Diapers are a basic necessity, yet diaper need—i.e., not having enough diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy—is a common problem…

Home visitors are uniquely positioned to identify and support families experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and to improve IPV outcomes. The recent transition to virtual…

Home visiting participants typically face more adverse experiences than their counterparts. Yet many families—and even members of the same family—process negative events differently, with only…

Home visitors experience stress and anxiety on the job. Recurring exposure to the challenges and trauma of others can contribute to burnout, poor physical and…

Some home visiting programs coordinate services with pediatric primary care providers to reach more families and better meet their needs. Opportunities still exist for this…

Early father involvement is important for young children’s development and learning. Most early childhood home visiting programs target mothers for enrollment, but engaging fathers in…

Maternal depression is a widespread public health concern that can negatively affect mothers and their families. In 2011, a national survey found that 10 percent…