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Below are links to Healthy Families America publications that are available
to download free from our web site. These documents are provided as Adobe
PDF files and you will need the Adobe
Acrobat Reader program to access them. Program information is available
at Adobe.com.
Types of Publications Available
Research
HFA Implementation Study (2004)
The HFA Implementation Study evaluates the effect of program, staff, and family characteristics on family retention, intensity of services, and staff turnover across approximately 90 HFA sites. Fact sheets highlighting findings from the study include:
Healthy Families America: Profile of Program Sites (2003)
This report presents findings from an annual survey of HFA sites. It captures
information on size and source of program budgets, where programs are
located, who programs are collaborating with, the types of families being
served, and the educational and experiential level of service providers.
To download this document click here.
Research Folder(2002)
This leave behind informational advocacy folder containing twelve one-page
fact sheets and overviews, is designed to provide the reader with quick,
easy-to-read summaries of relevant research demonstrating the broad effectiveness
of the Healthy Families America program. Included are materials related
to positive outcomes in reducing child maltreatment, ensuring healthy
child development, ensuring school readiness, promoting family self-sufficiency
and positive parenting. An executive summary describes how the program
strengthens families and reduces risk factors that contribute to child
maltreatment. Additional documents highlight HFA as a distinctive approach
to home visiting; summarize HFA achievements; and list HFA evaluation
information and contacts. To order folders, $5 per folder ($4 per folder
for orders over 100) contact Lisa Schreiber, State Systems Manager at (312)
663-3520 Ext. 860 or lschreiber@preventchildabuse.org.
Click here to access/download Research
Folder contents.
Funding
Healthy Families America: State of State Systems
Funding Results from the 2004 State Systems Survey
This presentation, prepared for the the HFA State Leader's Meeting in May, provides funding information collected from the 2004 HFA State Systems Survey. Federal, state and local funding information from the last three years is provided.
To download this document click here.
TANF Reauthorization: Recommendations and Implications for Healthy
Families America
(2002)
With welfare reauthorization on the horizon this year, this guide is a
helpful resource to programs receiving TANF funding. The guide summarizes
pertinent issues that will be raised during the reauthorization debate
and contains policy recommendations to be used in advocacy pursuits.
To download this document click here.
Forms and Applications
General forms and applications, not related to specific upcoming events.
To download a document, click on a title.
Newsletters
Healthy Families America State Systems Scoop
Click here to access/download past and current
issues of the Scoop.
State Systems Development
The State Systems Development Guide
This guide has been developed to provide a clearinghouse of information
and innovation to support and grow the HFA program across the country.
In its CD-Rom form, this resource guide connects you through web-links
and PDF files to a variety of tools and resources that have been created
to aid state systems development. In addition, the guide contains case
studies of state successes in a variety of areas that contribute to the
sustainability of the HFA program. Get your copy of this useful guide,
a virtual one-stop shop for the development of state systems for home
visitation. Contact Lisa Schreiber at lschreiber@preventchildabuse.org for
a copy of the guide on CD-Rom, or download below:
Creating a Framework for HFA State Leaders (2001)
This document provides a definition on the roles and responsibilities of HFA state leaders. It also provides broad guidelines to help state leaders implement and enhance various components of a state system.
To download this document click here.
Site Development
Healthy Families America Site Development Guide (2000)
A comprehensive guidebook which provides detailed information on developing and implementing an HFA program. The Guide describes HFA and the Critical Elements and provides suggestions and examples on how to get started, design the program, create a budget and identify funding sources, provide program services, and evaluate and promote the program.
What Makes Supervision Work: Recommendations from the Home Visiting Field (2006)
This publication documents the themes that emerged from focus groups with supervisorsfrom five national home visiting programs. Presented in two parts, it addresses the needs
of supervisors and the needs of home visitors. In addition there are questions for reflection
and discussion that can be used with staff at meetings and/or training workshops.
To download this document, click here.
General Information
To download a document, click on a title.
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