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Early Childhood Home Visiting

James H Duffee, Alan L Mendelsohn, Alice A Kuo

    Pediatrics
    |August 30, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    High-quality home visiting programs benefit families by improving relationships, child development, and maternal-infant health. Continued federal funding and evidence-based practices are crucial for these essential early childhood services.

    Area of Science:

    • Child Development
    • Public Health
    • Family Support Services

    Background:

    • Home visiting services offer significant benefits for families with infants and young children.
    • These services are recognized for their potential to positively impact multiple areas of child and family well-being.

    Observation:

    • High-quality home visiting improves family relationships and child school readiness.
    • It also reduces instances of child maltreatment and enhances maternal-infant health outcomes.
    • Furthermore, these programs contribute to increased family economic self-sufficiency.

    Findings:

    • The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for sustained federal funding for state home visiting initiatives.
    • Expansion of evidence-based programs and national evaluations are recommended to ensure best practices and cost-effectiveness.
    • Community-based home visiting is most effective within a comprehensive, family-centered early childhood system.

    Implications:

    • Investing in home visiting programs is critical for early childhood development and family support.
    • Integrating home visiting into broader early childhood systems can maximize positive outcomes.
    • Policy and funding decisions should prioritize evidence-based, high-quality home visiting services.

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