No information is available about the average cost per family. However, cost considerations include the salaries of the home visitors and home visit travel costs. Additional costs include a laptop and cellphone for each home visitor, weigh scales for children, devices to measure head circumference and length, printed educational materials for caregivers, assessment materials, and a web-based data management system.
Implementing Following Baby Back Home (FBBH)
Implementation last updated: 2020
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Estimated costs of implementation
Labor costs
Labor costs vary based on local factors, such as the number of families served and the cost of living.
Purchase of model or operating license
No information is available about the costs associated with operating the model.
Cost of materials and forms
No information is available about the costs of materials and forms.
Cost of training and technical assistance
No information is available about the costs associated with training and technical assistance.
Infrastructure costs
Home visitors need a laptop and cell phone. Infrastructure costs vary, depending on the local or regional implementing agency.
Recruitment and retention costs
Recruitment materials include a brochure individualized to the site’s needs and target audience, as well as other promotional materials. The cost of these materials varies depending on the location of the implementing agency.
Implementation notes
The information contained on this page was last updated in May 2020. Recommended Further Reading lists the sources for this information. In addition, the information contained in this profile was reviewed for accuracy by Following Baby Back Home on April 10, 2020. HomVEE reserves the right to edit the profile for clarity and consistency.