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Outcomes Research

Parents as Teachers has four independent randomized controlled trials (RCT) and seven peer-reviewed published outcomes studies. These summaries link to research that demonstrates that our model is achieving its goals and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Goals:

  • Goal #1: Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices
  • Goal #2: Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
  • Goal #3: Prevent child abuse and neglect
  • Goal #4: Increase children's school readiness and school success

Evidence-based research summary

  • See why Parents as Teachers is an evidence-based home visiting program. [more]
  • Logic model [download]

Parents as Teachers impact on school readiness summary

"This study says those states that wait to start early childhood education until age 4 are making a huge mistake...by starting at birth, Parents as Teachers starts at just the right time."
Dr. Edward Zigler

Cornell University research brief

  • See how researchers at Cornell University, using a randomized control design, found our Supporting Care Providers Through Personal Visits curriculum/training for both formal and family, friend and neighbor caregivers to be effective. [more]

High 5 for Kids

  • Obesity prevention curricula, developed with St. Louis University researchers, positively influences parents to change children's food intake patterns. [more]

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