Universal home visiting models have many positive impacts.

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How Universal Home Visiting Models Can Support Newborns and Their Families By Cristina Novoa and Simon Workman No matter a person's background or where they live, the birth of a baby is a momentous occasion that brings many challenges. All families need support in the days, weeks, and months following a birth. A number of evidence-based models, often referred to as "home visiting," have been developed to provide community and social support to help families adjust to their new lives and promote healthy child development in the process. One such model is Family Connects, which employs registered nurses to visit parents in their homes shortly after their baby's birth. These nurses are trained not only to deliver the model protocols, but also to build trust, offer supportive guidance, and navigate difficult situations in culturally responsive ways. Universally available family support programs like Family Connects have myriad positive impacts on communities, as they serve all families and connect those most in need to additional community resources. The program's promising outcomes and potential for cost savings make it broadly appealing to communities ranging from large cities, such as Chicago, to midsize cities, such as Durham, to small rural communities. And while the results of statewide implementation of Family Connects remain to be seen, the model's strong track record of improving child outcomes for entire communities is certainly promising. Read more » FOLLOW US ON: Support CAP | Manage Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Center for American Progress | 1333 H Street NW, 10th Floor | Washington, D.C. xxxxxx

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