Purpose: This evaluation examines the effectiveness of a statewide home visiting program for at-risk families. Parents are screened for risk factors, and high-risk families are offered home visiting services. Continuous program improvement is supported by measuring key service, process, and outcome indicators using Healthy Families America performance standards. Training, technical assistance, and program reports are provided to the Department of Early Learning and Care and local HFO programs to support continuous program improvement.
Project Design: The evaluation uses a performance measurement approach to assess service and outcome indicators for approximately 2,500 children and families annually.
Funding Source: Department of Early Learning and Care
Start Date: July 2001; evaluation is ongoing
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Reports and Publications:
Tarte, J. M., Green, B. L., & Malsch, A. M. (July 2018)
Healthy Families Oregon Key Evaluation Findings FY 2016–2017
Portland, OR: NPC Research
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Tarte, J. M., Malsch, A. M., Kissick, K., Aborn, J. A., Nuzzo, W., & Green, B. L. (July 2018)
Statewide Evaluation Results 2016–2017: Healthy Families Oregon Status Report Tables
Portland, OR: NPC Research
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Tarte, J. M., & Green, B. L. (July 2017)
Healthy Families Oregon Key Evaluation Findings 2015-2016
Portland, OR: NPC Research
Evaluation Summary /
Tarte, J. M., Green, B. L., Malsch, A. M., Aborn, J. A., Kissick, K., & Nuzzo, W. (July 2017)
Statewide Evaluation Results 2015-2016: Healthy Families Oregon Status Report Tables
Portland, OR: NPC Research
Status Report Tables /
NPC Research (February 2016)
Key Outcomes for the Healthy Families Oregon Program 2014–2015
Portland, OR: NPC Research
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NPC Research (February 2016)
Statewide Evaluation Results 2014-2015: Healthy Families Oregon Status Report Tables
Portland, OR: NPC Research
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Green, B. L., Tarte, J. M., Aborn, J. A., & Croome, J. T. (January 2015)
Statewide Evaluation Results 2013-2014: Healthy Families Oregon
Portland, OR: NPC Research
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Green, B. L., Tarte, J. M., Snoddy, A. M., Lambarth, C. H., Warren, J. M., & Nuzzo, W. (Jan. 2008)
Healthy Start of Oregon 2006-2007 Status Report
NPC Research.
Report / Appendices / Executive Summary / Parent Summary / Service Implementation Fact Sheet / Outcomes Fact Sheet /
Green, B. L., Brekhus, J., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Snoddy, A. M., & Warren, J. M. (April 2007)
Healthy Start of Oregon 2005-2006 Maltreatment Report
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Brekhus, J., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Snoddy, A. M., & Warren, J. M. (March 2007)
Healthy Start of Oregon 2005-2006 Status Report
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Brekhus, J., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., & Andrews, A. (July 2006)
Healthy Start 2004-2005 Maltreatment Report
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Brekhus, J., & Andrews, A. (March 2006)
Healthy Start of Oregon 2004-2005 Status Report
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Weller, J. M., Brekhus, J., & Andrews, A. (Jan. 2005)
Healthy Start 2003 – 2004 Status Report Volume I: Report Narrative July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Cole, R. T. M., & Brekhus, J. (July 2004)
Healthy Start 2002 – 2003 Status Report July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Mackin, J. R., Brekhus, J., Green, B. L., Cole, R. T. M., & Tarte, J. M. (Aug. 2003)
Healthy Start Implementation Survey Report of Findings
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Green, B. L., Mackin, J. R., Tarte, J. M., Cole, R. T. M., & Brekhus, J. (June 2003)
Healthy Start of Oregon 2001 – 2002 Status Report July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2002
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / Appendices / Executive Summary /
presentations:
Green, B. L., & Tarte, J. M. (2013, February)
Healthy Start Evaluation 2011-12 Key Outcome and Service Findings
Webinar hosted by the Early Learning Council for Healthy Start~Healthy Families Oregon Program Managers & Supervisors.
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