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Using a Developmental Approach to Evaluation Capacity Building in Home Visiting.
Susan Zaid1, Mariel Sparr1, Kyle Peplinski2
149330James Bell Associates, Arlington, VA, USA.
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program enhanced awardee evaluation capacity through tailored technical assistance. This support improved program knowledge and evidence-based practices in home visiting services.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Program Evaluation
- Child Development
Background:
- The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program funds evidence-based services nationwide.
- MIECHV emphasizes rigorous program evaluation to ensure effectiveness.
- Technical Assistance (TA) is crucial for supporting awardee evaluation capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the technical assistance provided to MIECHV awardees for program evaluation.
- To highlight the methods and impact of the Design Options for Home Visiting Evaluation (DOHVE) project.
- To identify lessons learned in supporting state-led evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Awardees received individualized and group technical assistance (TA) from the DOHVE project.
- TA modalities included calls, emails, webinars, resource sharing, and expert consultation.
- DOHVE addressed common and cross-cutting issues through targeted and universal approaches.
Main Results:
- Over 173 state-led evaluations were conducted between 2011 and 2020.
- TA supported awardees across all evaluation phases: planning, implementation, and dissemination.
- Responsive and tailored TA enhanced awardee knowledge of programs and the home visiting evidence base.
Conclusions:
- Effective technical assistance is vital for building capacity in program evaluation.
- Developing feasible evaluation plans and providing ongoing support are key lessons learned.
- The MIECHV program's TA approach successfully strengthened evaluation practices.

