This brief introduces a tool two-generation practitioners can use to (1) identify a key implementation challenge related to delivering services to achieve outcomes for children, primary caregivers, and families, and (2) develop solutions to address the challenge.
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Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness Review (Executive Summary)Oct 31, 2018
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Designing and Conducting Home Visiting Evaluations in Tribal Communities: Takeaways from the HomVEE Tribal ReviewFeb 28, 2018
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Exploration of Integrated Approaches to Supporting Child Development and Improving Family Economic SecurityNov 30, 2017
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pilot Projects in Increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Among Medicare's Extra Help Population (Executive Summary)Dec 30, 2014
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pilot Projects in Increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Among Medicare's Extra Help PopulationDec 30, 2014
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