Home-Start

Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2023

In brief

Evidence of model effectiveness

Title General population Tribal population Domains with favorable effects
Home-Start 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.
  • Not applicable,

Model description

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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Extent of evidence

Results of search and review
Number of manuscripts
At least one finding was eligible for review…
10
  …and at least one finding rated high
0
  …and at least one finding rated moderate (but none rated high)
0
  …and all findings that were eligible for review rated low or indeterminate2
9
  …but manuscript is additional source3
1

1When 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.

2Manuscripts that receive a rating of indeterminate have findings that may rate moderate or high in response to additional information from the author. The indeterminate rating was applied to manuscripts beginning with the 2023 review.

3Additional sources have findings or details that perfectly overlap with another manuscript and are not rated.

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.
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Summary of findings

When a model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings, HomVEE does not report research findings.

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Criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings and therefore does not meet HHS criteria for an evidence-based early childhood home visiting service delivery model.

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