Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) Toddler/Preschooler

5

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2018

2

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
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

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

5

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2018

4

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

2

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 2 Manuscripts 6 7 1
Child health Not measured - - -
Family economic self-sufficiency Not measured - - -
Linkages and referrals Not measured - - -
Maternal health Not measured - - -
Positive parenting practices View 2 Manuscripts 1 13 0
Reductions in child maltreatment Not measured - - -
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. The evidence for effectiveness for the model may include additional studies that did not report this participant information.

Race/Ethnicity

The race and ethnicity categories may sum to more than 100 percent if Hispanic ethnicity was reported separately or respondents could select two or more race or ethnicity categories.

Black or African American
33.80%
Hispanic or Latino
38.60%
White
24.70%
Unknown
3.00%

Maternal Education

Data not available

Other Characteristics

Data not available