Overview
- Mothers will have healthier pregnancies,
- Child health and development will be improved, and
- Mothers will become more self-sufficient.
- Enrolling first-time, low-income mothers early in pregnancy,
- Specially trained registered nurses delivering home visits over 2 1/2 years,
- Establishing support for the program within an implementing organization.
Consistent Program Effects across Multiple Trials
- Improved Prenatal Health
- Fewer Childhood Injuries
- Fewer Subsequent Pregnancies
- Increased Intervals between Births
- Increased Maternal Employment
- Improved School Readiness