System Change

Describes the review process and findings for a similar systematic review of home visiting program models implemented in tribal communities or evaluated with AIAN families and children. To assess the evidence of effectiveness of culturally relevant models that have been implemented in tribal communities, the HomVEE team conducted a systematic review focusing specifically on studies relevant to tribal communities.

Summarizes the findings of a meta-analysis of the current research literature on parent training programs to identify components associated with more effective and less effective programs. It provides guidance for practitioners in making evidence-based program decisions to improve parenting skills and prevent child maltreatment.

Reports on the overall implementation of the Strengthening Families initiative and offers an analysis of successes, challenges, and next steps. This resource highlights that sustaining and enhancing the work nationally will depend on the following elements: continued evolution of the Strengthening Families National Network among states, an effective platform for sharing tools and resources, attention to ensure that evolving practice continues to be grounded in research, and methods for sharing the evolving knowledge base about the approach.

Assists in deciphering where organizations intersect in areas such as target population; services budgeted for youth, and governance power. The tool includes steps for completing the tool before the partnerships are formed and also suggestions for how to use this tool with existing partnerships (This content is used with permission from EDC, Inc. All rights reserved).

Describes the five levels of partnership and provides a checklist to gauge and guide your partnership’s progress towards best practices in collaborative leadership during each developmental stage of a program’s implementation (This content is used with permission from EDC, Inc. All rights reserved).

Helps map resources to identify gaps in programming, duplication of services, and programs that may not be producing desired outcomes. Tips for thinking about potential partners and resource use are provided along with a checklist to identify areas that may need improvement (This content is used with permission from EDC, Inc. All rights reserved).