Promoting First Relationships®—Home Visiting Intervention Model

Model Effectiveness
Evidence Based Model
MIECHV Eligible

9

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2020

6

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-6 months
07-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
36-47 months
48+ months
Favorable results from well-defined research
Child development and school readiness
Positive parenting practices
Reductions in child maltreatment

Where to find out more

Address

University of Washington
1705 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Building F-346, Box 357231, Seattle, WA 98195

Phone
(206) 616-5380
(206) 543-8528
Email

Effectiveness

This model meets 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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For more information on the criteria used to rate research, please see details of HomVEEʼs methods and standards.

9

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2020

8

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

6

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Summary of Findings

To see details on each manuscript HomVEE reviewed in well-designed research, click on the manuscript counts in the table.

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 3 Manuscripts 3 25 0
Child health Not measured - - -
Family economic self-sufficiency Not measured - - -
Linkages and referrals Not measured - - -
Maternal health View 3 Manuscripts 0 10 0
Positive parenting practices View 5 Manuscripts 14 18 0
Reductions in child maltreatment View 2 Manuscripts 1 2 0
Reductions in juvenile delinquency, family violence, and crime Not measured - - -

Research Characteristics

Well-designed impact studies about this model included participants with the following characteristics:

Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
3.40%
Asian
2.09%
Black or African American
10.36%
Hispanic or Latino
21.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0.29%
White
68.67%
Two or more races
7.59%
Unknown
7.70%

Maternal Education

Less than a high school diploma
24.38%
High school diploma or GED
75.62%