Healthy Families America (HFA)®
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2020
In brief
Evidence of model effectiveness
Title | General population | Tribal population | Domains with favorable effects |
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Healthy Families America (HFA)® | Meets HHS criteria | Does not meet HHS criteria for tribal population because the findings from high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model in tribal populations do not meet all required criteria. |
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Model description
Healthy Families America’s (HFA) goals include reducing child maltreatment, improving parent-child interactions and children’s social-emotional well-being, and promoting children’s school readiness. Local HFA sites select the target population they plan to serve and offer hour-long home visits at least weekly until children are 6 months old, with the possibility of less frequent visits thereafter. Visits begin prenatally or within the first three months after a child’s birth and continue until children are between 3 and 5 years old. In addition, many HFA sites offer parent support groups and father involvement programs. Sites also can develop activities to meet the needs of their specific communities and target populations.
Extent of evidence
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