Massachusetts
Evidence-based models implemented with MIECHV funds in Massachusetts included Early Head Start Home-Based Option, Healthy Families America, and Parents as Teachers. Statewide, MIECHV funded 48 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors and 10 FTE supervisors. FTE can include full-time and part-time staff.
Caregiver Age
52% ≤21 years
33% 22–29 years
14% 30–44 years
<1% ≥45 years
Child Age
38% <1 year
45% 1-2 years
17% 3-6 years
Primary Language
63% English
30% Spanish
7% Other
Child Insurance Status
94% Public
6% Private
<1% None
Caregiver Ethnicity
57% Hispanic or Latino
Household Income
85% Low income
Caregiver Race
* American Indian/Alaska Native
2% Asian
20% Black
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
48% White
29% Multiple
Caregiver Education
36% No high school diploma
53% High school diploma
7% Some college/training
4% Bachelor’s degree or higher