Family Connections (Birth to Age 5)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2011
Effectiveness
Evidence of model effectiveness
| Title | General population | Tribal population | Domains with favorable effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Connections (Birth to Age 5) | Does not meet HHS criteria because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model. | Does not meet HHS criteria for tribal population because the model has not been evaluated with a tribal population. |
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Model description
Family Connections is designed to improve protective factors such as parenting skills and attitudes and reduce risk factors such as parent depression and child behavioral problems. It is a community-based neglect prevention program targeting at-risk families with children between the ages of 0 and 18. For the purposes of the HomVEE review, only studies of programs targeted to children birth to age 5 were included in the review. The core program components of Family Connections are (1) outreach and engagement, (2) intake and screening, (3) emergency services, (4) comprehensive family assessment, (5) case planning based on goals, (6) home visiting, (7) client advocacy and service facilitation (indirect services), (8) assessing progress on case plans at least every 90 days, and (9) multifamily recreational and supportive activities (optional). Families enrolled in Family Connections receive at least one hour of face-to-face services at least once per week for at least three months.
Extent of evidence
For more information, see the research database. For more information on the criteria used to rate research, please see details of HomVEE’s methods and standards.
Summary of findings
When a model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings, HomVEE does not report research findings.
Implementation
HomVEE only publishes detailed model implementation profiles for reviewed models that have well-designed research (high- or moderate-quality rating) according to HomVEE’s published procedures and standards.
Model implementation profile last updated: 2013
Where to find out more
Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children
University of Maryland School of Social Work
525 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 20201
Website: https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/swcos/our-work/family-connections/
Diane DePanfilis, PhD, MSW
Phone: (410) 706-3609
Email: ddepanfilis@ssw.umaryland.edu