Title

DC Evaluation Plan

Date

2012

Author(s)

District of Columbia Department of Health

Brief Type

Grantee-led evaluation plan

Model(s)

  • Healthy Families America (HFA)
  • Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
  • Parents as Teachers (PAT)

Description

Purpose: Examine factors that influence decisions to adopt, implement, or scale up the Healthy Families America (HFA) model.
Example Topics Addressed:
Factors influencing the recruitment and enrollment of families
Professional development activities
Relationship between home visit quality and family satisfaction
Staff characteristics

Data Collection Methods

  • Focus groups
  • Home Visit Observations
  • Interviews
  • Program administrative record reviews
  • Record and document reviews
  • Standardized assessment tools

Status

Finished

For More Information

Samia Altaf, M.D., M.P.H., Project Director, Community Health Administration, Child Adolescent Health
1-202-442-9014
samia.altaf@dc.gov

Topics

  • Home Visiting Workforce Characteristics and Workforce Development
  • Program Quality, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Fidelity
  • Participant Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Dosage

Notes

This is part 1 of 2 evaluation components.