In late July, Nobel Laureate economist James J. Heckman and
his colleagues released an important independent evaluation that showed Nurse-Family Partnership improves short- and long-term outcomes for mothers and their children. The study adds to previous research of Nurse-Family Partnership and
re-examined the randomized, controlled trial of Nurse-Family Partnership conducted in Memphis, Tennessee. New differences in outcomes were noted by gender. The researchers found that for those mothers that participated in Nurse-Family Partnership, their sons had improved birth weights and better educational achievement at age 12. The study also showed that participation in Nurse-Family Partnership improved the mothers’ mental health and positive parenting attitudes and their children (both boys and girls) had improved cognitive skills.
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NPR’s All Things Considered aired an interview with Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman. Click here to listen to the interview: Study: Memphis Support Program For New Moms Especially Helps Boys
The New York Times published feature story: How Home Visits by Nurses Help Mothers and Children, Especially Boys
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Study of Nurse-Family Partnership Receives National Recognition
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