Reference Catalog

Title

State-Led Evaluations of Family Engagement: The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program

Date

2017

Author(s)

Mariel Sparr and Susan Zaid

Brief Type

Evaluation Brief

Model(s)

  • Early Head Start Home-Based Option
  • Healthy Families America (HFA)
  • Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
  • Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
  • Parents as Teachers (PAT)

Description

Purpose: Review MIECHV state-led evaluations on family engagement across home visiting program models.
Example Topics Addressed:
Definitions of family engagement
Research on importance of family engagement
Summary of MIECHV state-led evaluations focused on family engagement

Data Collection Methods

  • Focus groups
  • Interviews
  • Program administrative record reviews
  • Standardized assessment tools
  • Surveys or questionnaires

Status

Ongoing

For More Information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/state_ledevaluationsoffamilyengagementfinal_508_compliant.pdf

Topics

  • Participant Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Dosage