Research Proves It.

Our models have a profound impact on children’s lives. We have decades of research to back it up.

Since its founding in 1965, ParentChild+ has been committed to researching and evaluating its early education curricular model and the implementation of this model. Together with partner agencies and external evaluators, ParentChild+ develops and conducts studies that evaluate the efficacy of the curriculum, the program’s outcomes for children and families, and the assessment tools used to measure outcomes. This research is critical for guiding changes to the curriculum and enhancing and innovating the model’s implementation to achieve the best and most meaningful supports for families and communities.

The research studies conducted are both near-term studies, occurring during and at the conclusion of, the intensive 92-home visit program, as well as longitudinal studies that track outcomes 3-15 years after the program completion.

See below for links to research studies conducted on the model to date.

School and Program Outcomes


Longterm School & Life Success Outcomes
New York, NY
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School Readiness Outcomes
Buffalo, NY
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Kindergarten & 3rd Grade Readiness Outcomes
King County, WA
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Research Summary
King County, WA
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Kindergarten Readiness Outcomes
Pittsfield, MA
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High School Graduation Rate Outcomes
Pittsfield, MA
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Home-Based Child Care Model Research Reports


ORS PCHP FCC Evaluation Report 2018

One-on-One Model Research Reports


Importance and Impact of Parent-Child Interactions
Impact of ParentChild+ for English Language Users
How ParentChild+ Helps Reduce the Risk of Neglect & Abuse
How ParentChild+ Strengthens Families
ParentChild+ Cost Effectiveness
Research Sources and References

News

July 6, 2023

Parent Child+ Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members...

ParentChild+ continues to deepen board diversity and passion for early learning and family and caregiver support with two new members. New York, NY, July 1, 2023. ParentChild+ is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Christine Choi and Hardik Shah. Christine…

January 9, 2023

2022 Person of the Year: Erica Steindl...

Congratulations to Erica Steindl, Site Coordinator for ParentChild+’s North Fork program at CAST in Suffolk County, NY. Erica has been named the Suffolk Times 2022 Person of the Year! Steindl embodies the ParentChild+ mission, to ensure that all children regardless of their race, socio-economic status, or zip code have…

November 2, 2022

Family Nurturing Center Event Highlights ParentChild+ and Shares Powerful Stories from Parents, ...

BOSTON, MA – October 26, 2022 – Family Nurturing Center event highlights ParentChild+, for the full press release please click here.

October 21, 2022

Morans Donate $200K to ParentChild+...

MINEOLA, NY – September 26, 2022 – ParentChild+ is incredibly grateful to Lydia and Thomas Moran for their generous donation of $100,000 this year and their commitment of a second $100,000 in 2023. The Morans have made a powerful philanthropic commitment to supporting parents and caregivers in historically…

September 21, 2022

Remembering Dr. Sanford & Phyllis Bolton...

MINEOLA, NY, September 21, 2022 – Dr. Sanford Bolton was a widely respected expert in the field of biopharmaceutical statistics, co-founding the Hygrosol Pharmaceutical Corporation, as well as serving on the faculty of the University of Rhode Island and St. John’s University. His wife, Phyllis, was a distinguished…

September 15, 2022

ParentChild+ Expanding in Ireland...

GALWAY, IE, September 10, 2022 – Galway Rural Development has announced via the Galway Daily, that it is expanding the ParentChild+ Program from the Ballinasloe region into Tuam town next month. Please full article here. ### Media Contact: Ricardo Abreu, ParentChild+ Development & Communications Coordinator Phone: 516.883.7480 Email: rabreu@parentchildplus.org…

August 17, 2022

Julian Gomez J.D. Returns to the ParentChild+ Board of Directors...

MINOELA, NY, August 18, 2022 – ParentChild+ is pleased to announce the reelection of Julian Gomez to its Board of Directors. Gomez previously served on the board for seven years before moving abroad with his family. ParentChild+ Board President Jim Molloy enthusiasm at Gomez’s return, spoke for the…

August 11, 2022

ParentChild+ Receives Historic Increase to $4M in Massachusetts FY23 State Budget...

BOSTON, MA – On July 28th, Governor Baker signed into law the FY23 Massachusetts state budget, which includes a historic increase for ParentChild+ programming, bringing its total state budget funding to $4M. This over 20% increase from FY22 will support expansion into new MA communities, increased capacity at…

April 5, 2022

ParentChild+ North Carolina Sites Awarded Over $1 Million in ARPA Funds...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, MARCH 31, 2022 – ParentChild+ is proud to announce that ParentChild+ North Carolina, in partnership with its three local partner agencies, has been awarded over a million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds. Mecklenburg County has awarded funding to two ParentChild+ local implementation sites. Charlotte…

March 7, 2022

NCIT Open Letter to the Nation...

The National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers, along with nearly 1,500 organizations, including ParentChild+, have joined together to highlight the critical importance of  support for prenatal to age three children and their families. To read the full letter, please click here.

October 27, 2021

How We Run Podcast, Episode ‘An Unexpected Leap to Virtual Programs’ Featuring ...

ParentChild+ CEO, Sarah Walzer discusses the pivot to virtual visits on the How We Run podcast episode ‘An Unexpected Leap to Virtual Programs’ hosted by Trent Stamp and Julie Lacouture. Click here for the full episode.

September 27, 2021

ParentChild+ featured in Family Connection of Easton’s 2021 Fall Newsletter...

See ParentChild+’s Family Connection of Easton site during their 6-week Summer Book and Play Club by clicking here. ParentChild+ featured in Family Connection of Easton’s 2021 Fall Newsletter Checkout ParentChild+ as they are featured in Family Connection of Easton site’s 2020-2021 annual report, click here to read the…

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June 3, 2020

A Statement of Solidarity...

We at ParentChild+ are angered, devastated, and heartbroken by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, just the most recent in a long line of those who have been killed and brutalized by racist violence. We are in solidarity with those protesting against the deep-rooted…

July 2, 2019

ParentChild+ Partners with WGBH to introduce PEEP Family Science Apps...

This post was written by Gay Mohrbacher, Senior Project Manager, WGBH Education.  Last summer, WGBH (Boston’s PBS station), invited ParentChild+ to learn about a new series of digital apps designed to engage families in science learning. These PEEP Family Science apps introduce STEM content and skills to 3-5-year-olds…

March 11, 2019

Incorporating Early Numeracy into Art Activities...

Art Activities Shape Collage Making collages is a great way to support early math development. Cutting out paper shapes with your child provides opportunities to count the number of sides of each shape, become familiar with their names. You can help your child think about how the pieces…

December 17, 2018

Winter Books and Winter Hats!...

Winter is here! For many areas, this new season means chillier temperatures and lots of layers. Talk with your children about how we stay warm when it gets cold – ask them what their favorite winter clothing is, and what type of winter weather they like best. Here…

December 12, 2018

Response to Proposed Public Charge Rule...

December 8, 2018   Submitted via www.regulations.gov   Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20529-2140   Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0012, RIN 1615-AA22, Comments in Response to Proposed…

December 3, 2018

December Children's Books...

The winter holiday season is upon us! While we may celebrate different holidays or no winter holidays, there are many common themes across this winter season and many wonderful cross-cultural stories to share – snow (whether it snows where you live or you only see it on television)…

November 29, 2018

The Power of Prevention: Why Investing Early Makes Sense...

  This blog post was written by PCHP Massachusetts State Program Director Carol Rubin     On Friday November 9th, members of the Parent-Child Home Program’s (PCHP) MA Advisory Council along with State Director Carol Rubin presented at the MA Association of School Committees/MA Association of School Superintendents Joint…

November 16, 2018

Fall Children's Books...

It’s Fall! The perfect time to share picture books about the changing leaves and the cooler weather. Here are some books about fall that can be found in your local library. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro This autumn-themed book takes the…

October 18, 2018

Supporting Families in their Home Language is an Essential Component of PCHP...

In a monolingual world, being the home visiting program that promotes learning in each family’s home language often feels like an uphill battle. To say that I have encountered a few skeptics along the way would be an understatement. At times, all the push back and obstacles have…

September 24, 2018

Fall Fun!...

It is fall! Soon many of us will see a landscape filled with beautiful red and orange leaves, feel crisp nights, and taste pumpkin-flavored everything! This is a great time to teach your children about all the different things that fall brings. Fall is so much more than…

September 4, 2018

School Nerves...

Starting kindergarten is an extremely exciting time for both you and your children, however, it can also be very nerve-wracking! It is a natural for both parents and children to be wary and anxious about this next step. A great way to support your children as they start…

September 4, 2018

Back To School Time!...

Who can forget the excitement of starting school?! From socializing on the school bus, to opening a fresh pack of crayons, back-to-school time can be a time to create great memories and excitement about learning!         Tips for Kindergarten Success!   Create a “tomorrow” drawer, cubby,…

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