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Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect

HFA demonstrates positive outcomes for children and families, including reductions in child abuse and neglect.

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Eight studies show that HFA has early impacts on child maltreatment prevention among children ages 1 to 3 years old, including:

FEWER substantiated reports
with families
who engage in services

LESS emotional abuse
&
LESS neglect

LESS harsh discipline
&
LESS physical abuse

FEWER hospitalizations for child abuse

I have learned through Healthy Families America that you don’t need to use physical punishment or call your kids names to get them to listen to you. I’ve learned different ways to be calm and the importance of getting on their level to understand their emotions and to let her know I get it. I can show her that I understand and then she knows she can trust me because I am calm with her.

Sarah, HFA Mom in Oregon

HFA Helps Reduce Child Protective Services Involvement

In a study looking at outcomes up to age 7, school-age children of young, first time moms who enrolled in HFA early in pregnancy were 49% less likely to experience an indicated Child Protective Services (CPS) report.

HFA prevents the recurrence of child maltreatment by 1/3 among families with prior CPS involvement.

HFA Increases Positive Parenting Practices

HFA parents had more confidence in themselves as parents and did more to promote healthy child development, such as having more positive interactions with their children.

HFA parents also used more positive discipline with less yelling and less physical punishment.

ECONOMIC IMPACT
The lifetime economic burden for each victim of child maltreatment is approximately $830,928. By investing in upstream prevention programs, like home visiting, we can prevent child abuse and neglect before it can begin. This not only saves taxpayer dollars, but also helps strengthen families and create thriving communities.

Help us prevent child abuse and neglect

New funding for prevention

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) gives states, territories, and tribes the option to use child welfare programming funds (Title IV-E federal funds) for evidence-based preventive services. The Healthy Families America (HFA) model has received the highest possible rating of “well-supported” through the Prevention Services Clearinghouse, and many states are considering including the HFA model as part of their prevention plan.

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HFA’s Child Welfare Protocols extend services to more families

While HFA works with all families, the program best serves those who are high-risk and overburdened, including those who have been involved in the child welfare system. HFA’s evidence of effectiveness and the flexibility of enrollment make HFA a great prevention choice for states and child welfare organizations seeking to strengthen families and reduce the number of children placed in foster care.

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Download our one-pager on FFPSA and HFA’s CAN Outcomes

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We promote child well-being and prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children by delivering home visiting services that empower families and communities.

Healthy Families America is the signature home visiting program of Prevent Child Abuse America.

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