Home Visiting and Child Welfare Involvement: A Matched Comparison Group Study

Our newly published study in Child Maltreatment reinforces the importance of considering unsubstantiated child welfare investigations in research on home visiting. It is one of the largest quasi-experimental studies to date on the effects of home visiting on documented child maltreatment during a child’s first two years of life. This publication is part of our ongoing work to build the evidence base around PN3 policies.

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Topics: Child wellbeing, Parenting support
Subtopics: Child welfare, Home visiting programs

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Benefit-Cost Analysis of a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Vermont

Paid family and medical leave policies are proven to strengthen families’ economic security, support the health and wellbeing of children and parents, and improve mothers’ labor force participation, among other benefits. In partnership with the

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11.19.25

State Policy Progress on Child Care Subsidies in 2025

High-quality and reliable child care is a vital resource for families and communities, often determining parents’ ability to work or pursue education or training—all avenues that could help them provide for their families. However, the

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11.03.25

State Policy Progress on Earned Income Tax Credits in 2025

State earned income tax credits (EITCs) provide financial support to low and moderate-income families, offering relief that can reduce poverty and improve economic stability. Research shows that access to supports such as EITCs can lead

Home Visiting and Child Welfare Involvement: A Matched Comparison Group Study

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