Program Evaluation of a Home Visiting Program: Perspectives of Home Visitors

Area of Science:

• Child Development
• Public Health
• Program Evaluation

Background:

• Home visiting programs are crucial for supporting at-risk mothers and children.
• Assessing home visitor perceptions is key to program effectiveness and improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate home visitor confidence in knowledge and resources at Child Development Resources (CDR).
• Identify facilitators and barriers impacting CDR home visiting program success.

Main Methods:

• Convenience sample of 18 home visitors.
• Utilized demographics survey, CDR Home Visiting Program Survey, and Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire.

Main Results:

• Most home visitors felt adequately resourced and knowledgeable.
• Barriers included financial limitations, lack of technology access, and program suitability for high-stress families.
• While families benefit, technology's impact was viewed with mixed feelings.
• Breastfeeding knowledge was adequate, though further education was suggested.

Conclusions:

• CDR home visitors generally feel prepared but face systemic challenges.
• Programmatic adjustments addressing financial and technological barriers are needed.
• Enhanced breastfeeding education could further support families.
• Findings inform improvements for at-risk maternal and child health outcomes.