Title

Welcome Family Massachusetts: A Gateway into the Early Childhood System of Care

Date

2017

Author(s)

Katie Stetler

Brief Type

Newsletter

Model(s)

  • Other Models

Description

Purpose: Provide an overview of the Welcome Family program in Massachusetts.
Example Topics Addressed: 
List of potential outcomes, such as reduced risk for infant hospital readmission, increased rates of breastfeeding, immunization, well-child visit attendance
Program's six core areas
Third-party reimbursement to sustain the program
Collaboration with state and community partners to implement, improve, and expand the program

Data Collection Methods

  • Parent-child observations
  • Program administrative record reviews
  • Site visits

Status

Ongoing

For More Information

Katie Stetler
Katie.Stetler@State.MA.US

Topics

  • Collaboration and Coordination
  • Cost
  • Program Enhancements, Innovations, and Promising Approaches
  • Program Quality, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Fidelity