Black or African American
15.91%
5
Manuscripts
Released in 1979 through 2023
4
Manuscripts
Impact studies rated high or moderate quality
Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-11 months (WILL BE REMOVED)
12-23 months
Favorable results from well-defined research
Child development and school readiness
Child health
Family economic self-sufficiency
Maternal health
Positive parenting practices
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The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is designed for first-time, low-income mothers and their children. It includes one-on-one home visits by a trained public health nurse to participating clients.
Related Models:
Effectiveness
Does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model.
Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.
Extent of Evidence
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5
Manuscripts
Released in 1979 through 2023
5
Manuscripts
Eligible for review
4
Manuscripts
Impact studies rated high or moderate quality
Summary of Findings
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Favorable:
A finding showing a statistically significant impact on an outcome measure in a direction that is beneficial for children and parents.
No effect:
Findings are not statistically significant.
Unfavorable:
A finding showing a statistically significant impact on an outcome measure in a direction that may indicate potential harm to children and/or parents.
| Outcomes | Manuscripts | Favorable Findings | No Effects Findings | Unfavorable Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child development and school readiness | View 4 Manuscripts | 4
(3) |
67
(32) |
0 |
| Child health | View 1 Manuscript | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Family economic self-sufficiency | View 2 Manuscripts | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Linkages and referrals | Not measured | - | - | - |
| Maternal health | View 2 Manuscripts | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Positive parenting practices | View 2 Manuscripts | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Reductions in child maltreatment | Not measured | - | - | - |
| Reductions in juvenile delinquency, family violence, and crime | View 1 Manuscript | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Research Characteristics
Well-designed impact studies about this model included participants with the following characteristics:
Race/Ethnicity
Well-designed impact studies about this model were conducted in the following locations:
- West
- Colorado