Re: early education programs

["Trista Borra" <tborra@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kristi, 

There is a great early education and parenting program called the Parent Child Home program for children 2 to 4 years old. I believe there is some research out of Indiana University of Pennsylvania that finds this program also reduces risk of abuse and neglect. 
Take Care

Trista L. Borra, LMSW
Deputy Statewide Project Manager
Child Welfare Court Improvement Project
Nassau County Family Court 
Westbury, NY 11590
tborra@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

>>> Kristen Shook Slack <ksslack@xxxxxxxx> 12/02/08 10:26 AM >>>
Hello. 

I am wondering if anyone is aware of an early education program, eg., 
Head Start, Early Head Start, etc. that has been evaluated for an impact 
on child maltreatment.  My sense is that many of these programs have 
been rigorously evaluated, but I haven't come across any that include 
child maltreatment among the outcomes being assessed.  Any information 
would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-Kristi Slack