This program is proven to help moms and babies—so why aren’t we investing in it more?
“Nationwide, high-quality home visiting programs have been found to have a profound impact on families, with some programs reducing language delays for children by 21 months, and reports of behavioral and emotional problems of children at age 6, in addition to decreasing state-verified reports of child abuse and neglect. Other research has found the effects of home visiting programs can last a lifetime: A RAND analysis found that for every $1 invested in the Nurse Family Partnership home visiting program, communities see a return of as much as $5.70 because they save in medical, social and criminal justice costs.”