Early Child Development and Home Visitation: Bringing Lessons into the Living Room

April 13, 2006
9:00 - 10:30 am
Urban Institute
2100 M Street N.W., 5th Floor
Washington, D.C.

Research shows that social service programs targeted at the developmental needs of children from birth to age 3 can foster educational and social achievement later in life.

One collection of programs demonstrating notable promise revolves around home visitation, personalized visits by professionals and trained child care experts that provide parents and caretakers with information, support, and materials to better care for children.