How Early Head Start prevents child maltreatment

Description:

This brief is an overview of a longitudinal research study that draws upon several sources of data to examine links between Early Head Start (EHS) participation and incidences of child abuse and neglect. The study also discusses the role of several mediating variables in the relationship between EHS participation and involvement in the child welfare system throughout childhood.

Resource Type:

Fact Sheets & Briefs

Author(s):

Green Beth L.; Ayoub Catherine; Bartlett Jessica Dym; Furrer Carrie Jean; Chazan-Cohen Rachel; Buttita Katherine; Von Ende Adam; Koepp Andrew; Regalbuto Eric; Sanders Mary Beth

Publisher(s):

Child Trends

Funder(s):

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

October, 2018

Source:

(Publication #2018-35). Washington, DC: Child Trends. Retrieved from https://cms.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/EarlyHeadStartBrief_ChildTrends_October2018.pdf

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

3. Child Care & Early Education Market > 3.5. Economic & Societal Impact

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