Home-Start

Not an evidence-based model
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Not MIECHV eligible

37

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2022

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
0-6 months
7-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
36-47 months
48+ months
Favorable results from well-defined research
Not applicable

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Home-Start is based on the belief that all children should have the support they need to develop and thrive. The model is designed to increase parents’ confidence and foster the parenting and life skills they need to achieve positive outcomes for their children. Home visits are conducted by volunteers and are adapted to each family’s needs. Families typically receive weekly home visits, and services usually last six months but may continue for as long as the family has specific needs. In addition to offering home visits, Home-Starts may offer family groups, such as perinatal mental health support groups; healthy eating projects; and support for fathers, young parents, and refugees. Many Home-Starts also organize social events and outings to bring local parents and children together. 

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Effectiveness

This model does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model.

Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.

Extent of Evidence

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37

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2022

10

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

When an individual manuscript reports findings from multiple studies, HomVEE reviews each study as a distinct manuscript. In these rare instances, HomVEE counts that manuscript multiple times in this table, once for each study identified, screened, and reviewed by HomVEE.

Note: A detailed model profile is not available for this model. HomVEE only publishes detailed model summaries and implementation profiles for reviewed models that have well-designed research (high- or moderate-quality rating) according to HomVEE’s published procedures and standards.