Effectiveness of Home Visiting in Improving Child Health and Reducing Child Maltreatment

Sarah A. Avellar and Lauren H. Supplee

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Abstract: This article found existing rigorous research indicates that home visiting programs serving at-risk pregnant women and children from birth to age 5 have the potential for positive results on these families, particularly on health care usage and child development.

Keywords: Home Visiting; Child Health; Child Development; Child Maltreatment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2013-11-30
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