OMB No: 0906-0017
Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
THE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM
FORM 1
DEMOGRAPHIC, SERVICE UTILIZATION, AND SELECT CLINICAL INDICATORS
Public Burden Statement: The information collected will be used to provide quality improvement guidance and technical assistance and to help inform the development of early childhood systems. The OMB control number for this project is 0906-0017. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 440 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to HRSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14N136B, Rockville, Maryland, 20857.
SECTION A: PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS
Table 1: Unduplicated Count of New and Continuing Program Participants Served by MIECHV
Participants |
Number Newly Enrolled |
Number Continuing During Reporting Period |
Total |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers – Female |
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Caregivers – Male |
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Caregivers – Gender Non-Binary |
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Caregivers – Unknown/Did Not Report Gender* |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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Index Children – Female |
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Index Children – Male |
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Index Children – Gender Non-Binary |
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Index Children – Unknown/Did Not Report* |
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All Index Children (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting
Notes:
Table 2: Unduplicated Count of Households Served by MIECHV
Households |
Number Newly Enrolled |
Number Continuing During Reporting Period |
Total |
Number of Households |
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Table 3: Unduplicated Count of Participants and Households Served by State Home Visiting Programs (non-MIECHV)
Participants and Households |
Total Number Served during Reporting Period |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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All Index Children |
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Number of Households |
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Notes:
Table 4: Adult Participants by Age
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Adult Participants |
≤17 |
18-19 |
20-21 |
22-24 |
25-29 |
30-34 |
35-44 |
45-54 |
55-64 |
≥65 |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled
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Pregnant Participants |
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Continuing |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 5: Index Children by Age
Index Children |
<1 year |
1-2 years |
3-4 years |
5-6 years |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled Index Children |
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Continuing Index Children |
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All Index Children (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 6: Participants by Ethnicity
Participants |
Hispanic or Latino |
Not Hispanic or Latino |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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All Index Children |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 7: Participants by Race
Participants |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
White |
More than one race |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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All Index Children |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 8: Adult Participants by Marital Status
Adult Participants |
Never Married (Excluding Not Married but Living Together with Partner) |
Married |
Not Married but Living Together with Partner
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Separated/Divorced/Widowed
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Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 9: Adult Participants by Educational Attainment
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Adult Participants |
Less than HS diploma
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HS Diploma/GED |
Some college/ training
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Technical training or certification |
Associate’s Degree
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher
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Other
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Unknown/Did not Report*
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Total |
Newly Enrolled
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Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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Continuing |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 10: Adult Participants by Employment Status
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Adult Participants |
Employed Full Time |
Employed Part-Time |
Not employed |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled
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Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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Continuing |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 11: Adult Participants by Housing Status
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Not Homeless |
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Total Not Homele ss |
Homeless |
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Adult Participan ts |
Owns or shares own home, condominiu m, or apartment |
Rents or shares own home or apartme nt |
Lives in public housin g |
Lives with parent or family membe r |
Some other arrangeme nt |
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Homele ss and sharing housing |
Homeless and living in an emergenc y or transition al shelter |
Some other arrangeme nt |
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Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 12: Primary Language Spoken at Home
Index Children |
Number |
Percent |
English |
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Spanish |
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Other |
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Unknown/Did Not Report* |
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All Index Children (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 13: Household Income in Relation to Federal Poverty Guidelines
Households |
Number of Households |
Percent |
50% and under |
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51-100% |
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101-133% |
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134-200% |
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201-300% |
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>300% |
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Unknown/Did not Report* |
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All Households (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 14: For Each Household Indicate the Priority Population Characteristics
Households |
Yes |
No |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
1. Low income household |
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2. Household contains an enrollee who is pregnant and under age 21 |
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3. Household has a history of child abuse or neglect or has had interactions with child welfare services |
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4. Household has a history of substance abuse or needs substance abuse treatment |
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5. Someone in the household uses tobacco products in the home |
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6. Someone in the household has attained low student achievement or has a child with low student achievement |
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7. Household has a child with developmental delays or disabilities |
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8. Household includes individuals who are serving or formerly served in the US armed forces |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
SECTION B: SERVICE UTILIZATION
Table 15: Home Visits
Home Visits by Service Modality |
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Percent |
In-Person Home Visits |
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Virtual Home Visits |
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Unknown/Did Not Report* |
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All Visits (Auto Calculate) |
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Notes:
Table 16: Family Engagement by Household
Households |
Number of Households |
Percent |
Currently receiving services |
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Completed program |
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Stopped services before completion |
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Enrolled but not currently receiving services/Other |
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Unknown/Did not Report* |
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All Categories (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Home Visiting Model (Select One per Row – Add Rows for Additional Models) |
Number Newly Enrolled |
Number Continuing During Reporting Period |
Total |
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Notes: |
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SECTION C: INSURANCE AND CLINICAL INDICATORS
Table 18: Participants by Type of Health Insurance Coverage
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Participants |
No Insurance Coverage |
Medicaid or CHIP |
Tri- Care |
Private or Other |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled
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Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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Continuing |
Pregnant Participants |
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Caregivers |
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All Adults (Auto Calculate) |
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All Index Children |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 19: Index Children by Usual Source of Medical Care
Index Children |
Doctor’s/Nurse Practitioner’s Office |
Hospital Emergency Room |
Hospital Outpatient |
Federally Qualified Health Center |
Retail Store or Minute Clinic |
Other |
None |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled Index Children |
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Continuing Index Children |
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All Index Children (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
Table 20: Index Children (≥ 12 months of age) by Usual Source of Dental Care
Index Children |
Have a Usual Source of Dental Care |
Do not have a Usual Source of Dental Care |
Unknown/Did not Report* |
Total |
Newly Enrolled Index Children |
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Continuing Index Children |
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All Index Children (Auto Calculate) |
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* When the percent of data that is “Unknown/Did not Report” is ≥10%, a table note should be provided that addresses the reason for the missing data, and if possible, plans to reduce the amount of missing data in future reporting.
Notes:
DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS
Table Number |
Field |
Key Terms Requiring Definitions |
All Tables |
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MIECHV Household: For the purposes of reporting to HRSA on Form 1, a “MIECHV household” is defined as a family served during the reporting period by a trained home visitor implementing services with fidelity to the model and that is identified as a MIECHV household at enrollment. HRSA has identified two different methods that can be used to identify MIECHV households that are described below:
Once designated as a MIECHV household, the household is tracked for the purposes of data collection through the tenure of household participation in the program. |
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Unduplicated Count of New and Continuing Program Participants Served by MIECHV |
New Participant: A participant, including a pregnant participant or caregiver who signs up to participate in the home visiting program at any time during the reporting period who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms).
Continuing Participant: A participant including a pregnant participant or caregiver, who was signed up and actively enrolled in the home visiting program prior to the beginning of the reporting period who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms).
Pregnant participants are participants who were either pregnant at enrollment or pregnant at the annual update of information in a subsequent reporting period. Note on Gender Reporting: Responses regarding gender should reflect participant gender identity. See below for additional information on category definitions.
Female caregivers are those household members who identify as female and who are enrolled in the program during the reporting period, are considered a caregiver of the index child, and were not pregnant at the time of enrollment or the annual update of this information (e.g., biological parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, grandparent who identifies as female).
Male caregivers include those household members who identify as male and who are enrolled in the program during the reporting period, are considered a caregiver of the index child, and (e.g. biological parent, step-parent, and partners who identify as male) who also meet the definition of an enrollee.
Gender Non-Binary (Caregivers and Index Children): includes those enrolled participants who also meet the definition of an enrollee and who do not identify as either male or female, which may include participants who identify as gender non-binary and/or genderqueer.
Unknown/Did Not Report Gender (Caregivers and Index Children): If gender is unknown or not reported for caregivers or index children enter that count in the respective “Unknown/Did not Report Gender” columns.
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified.
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Unduplicated Count of Household Served by MIECHV |
New Household: A household, including a pregnant participant and/or caregiver who signs up to participate in the home visiting program at any time during the reporting period. The household may include multiple caregivers depending on model-specific definitions.
Continuing Household: A household, including a pregnant participant and/or caregiver who were signed up and actively enrolled in the home visiting program prior to the beginning of the reporting period. The household may include multiple caregivers depending on model-specific definitions. |
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Unduplicated Count of Participants and Households Served by State Home Visiting Programs (non-MIECHV) |
Participant Served by a State Home Visiting Program (non-MIECHV): A participant, including a pregnant participant or caregiver, who signs up to participate in the home visiting program at any time during the reporting period who was identified as being part of a non-MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). |
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Adult Participants by Age |
Adult Participants: includes the person or persons in the household who signed up to participate in the home visiting program (e.g., a teenage parent would be counted as an adult participant but not an index child). The category can include more than one member of the household if more than one individual are enrolled in the program (e.g., a father and a mother have both signed up to participate). It should include at a minimum for every household the primary caregiver of the index child. |
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Index Children by Age |
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified. |
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Participants by Ethnicity |
The responses regarding ethnicity should reflect what the person considers themselves to be and are not based on percentages of ancestry. If ethnicity is unknown or not reported for some participants, enter that count in the respective “Unknown/Did not report” column. |
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Participants by Race |
The responses regarding race should reflect what the person considers themselves to be and are not based on percentages of ancestry. Participants who select more than one race should be reported in the “More than one race” category. If ethnicity and race are unknown or not reported for some participants, enter that count in the respective “Unknown/Did not Report” columns. |
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Adult Participants by Marital Status |
Adult Participants: includes the person or persons in the household who signed up to participate in the home visiting program (e.g., a teenage parent would be counted as an adult participant but not an index child). The category can include more than one member of the household if more than one individual are enrolled in the program (e.g., a father and a mother have both signed up to participate). It should include at a minimum for every household the primary caregiver of the index child.
If more than one individual is enrolled in the program, enter the status for all enrollees. For example, if a pregnant woman is enrolled with her spouse in the program, both participants would be counted under the married category. |
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Adult Participants by Educational Attainment |
Adult Participants: includes the person or persons in the household who signed up to participate in the home visiting program (e.g., a teenage parent would be counted as an adult participant but not an index child). The category can include more than one member of the household if more than one individual are enrolled in the program (e.g., a father and a mother have both signed up to participate). It should include at a minimum for every household the primary caregiver of the index child.
Less than high school diploma includes individuals who have not completed their high school education.
The Some college/training category includes those who are currently enrolled and those who attended in the past.
The Technical training or certification category includes those who received technical training or certification in the past.
The Associate’s Degree category includes those who obtained an Associate’s Degree.
The Bachelor’s Degree category includes those who obtained a Bachelor’s Degree.
The Other category includes those individuals who did not fall into the specified categories. |
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Adult Participants by Employment Status |
Employed: refers to whether the person is currently working for pay.
Employed Full Time: an employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week
Employed Part Time: an employee who works an average of less than 30 hours per week1
Not Employed: indicates that the person is not working for pay (this category may include, for example, students, homemakers and those enrollees actively seeking work but currently not employed) |
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Adult Participants by Housing Status |
Not homeless: individuals who have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (within the meaning of section 103(a)(1) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act); and
Not homeless and lives in public housing: individuals who live in a public housing unit that is administered by a public housing agency (excludes individuals who utilize housing voucher programs)
Homeless: individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (within the meaning of section 103(a)(1) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act); and
Homeless and sharing housing: individuals who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
Homeless and living in an emergency or transitional shelter: individuals who are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster care placement
Homeless and some other arrangement: individuals who are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; individuals who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (within the meaning of section 103(a)(2)(C)); individuals who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings2 |
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Primary Language Spoken at Home |
Primary language: the language used in the home the majority of the time.
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and was served by a trained home visitor implementing services with fidelity to the model who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified. |
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Household Income in Relation to Federal Poverty Guidelines |
The appropriate category for a given family will depend both on household income and on the number of household members counted in the household (both home visiting enrollees and non-enrollees). Household income refers to the annual gross income for the household as defined in programmatic guidance, recorded at enrollment and annually thereafter.
Federal Poverty Guidelines: Annual income data can be estimated from monthly data (monthly income x 12). The HHS Poverty Guidelines are updated annually in February and published in the Federal Register. See https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines . |
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For Each Household Indicate the Priority Population Characteristics |
Low-Income: An individual or family with an income determined to be below the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The HHS Poverty Guidelines are updated annually in February and published in the Federal Register. See https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines.
Pregnant women under 21: Households with expectant mothers who enroll in the program and are under 21 years old during the reporting period.
Have a history of child abuse or neglect or have had interactions with child welfare services: Based on self-report, a household with members who have a history of abuse or neglect and have had involvement with child welfare services either as a child or as an adult.
Have a history of substance abuse or need substance abuse treatment: Based on self-report, a household with members who have a history of substance abuse or who have been identified as needing substance abuse services through a substance abuse screening administered upon enrollment.
Are users of tobacco products in the home: Based on self-report, a household with members who use tobacco products in the home or who have been identified as using tobacco through a substance abuse screening administered during intake. Tobacco use is defined as combustibles (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookahs, bidis), non-combustibles (chew, dip, snuff, snus, and dissolvables), and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
Have, or have children with, low student achievement: Based on self-report, a household with members who have perceived themselves or their child(ren) as having low student achievement.
Have a child or children with developmental delays or disabilities: Based on self-report or home visitor/staff observation, a household with members who have a child or children suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.
Are in families that are or have served in the armed forces: Based on self-report, households that include individuals who are serving or formerly served in the Armed Forces, including such households that have members of the Armed Forces who have had multiple deployments outside of the United States. For this criterion, definition includes a military member’s dependent acquired through marriage, adoption, or other action during the course of a member’s current tour of assigned duty. |
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Home Visits |
Home visit refers to the definition of a completed home visit enacted by the various evidence-based home visiting models approved for implementation through the MIECHV program or a Promising Approach. Please refer to model-specific guidance for specific definitions.
Virtual Home Visits Means a home visit, as described in an applicable service delivery model that is conducted solely by the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies. Please refer to model-specific guidance for specific definitions.
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Family Engagement by Household |
Currently receiving services refers to families that are participating in services at the end of the reporting period.
Completed program refers to families who have completed the program according to model-specific definitions and criteria during the reporting period.
Stopped services before completion refers to families who left the program for any reason prior to completion.
Enrolled but not currently receiving services/Other refers to those families who do not fall into the previous categories and may include unreachable participants (i.e. the family is not regularly participating but did not actively sever ties, etc.) |
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Unduplicated Count of Households by Evidence-Based Home Visiting Model or Promising Approach |
A Household, including a pregnant participant and/or caregiver(s) who were signed up and actively enrolled in the home visiting program prior to the beginning of or during the reporting period and continues enrollment during the reporting period. The household may include multiple caregivers depending on model-specific definitions. |
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Participants by Type of Health Insurance Coverage |
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified.
The insurance coverage categories are mutually exclusive. No insurance coverage indicates that the individual is currently not covered by any source of insurance. This table is intended to capture insurance status, not health care access: receipt of care provided for instance by the Indian Health Service or another safety net health care provider such as a Federally Qualified Health Center does not constitute insurance coverage. |
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Index Children by Usual Source of Medical Care |
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified.
Usual source of care: the particular medical professional, doctor's office, clinic, health center, or other place where a person would usually go if sick or in need of advice about his or her health. |
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Index Children (≥ 12 months of age) by Usual Source of Dental Care |
Index Child (Birth – Kindergarten Entry): the child (or children) in an individual household who is under the care of the enrollee(s) and who is enrolled in the program and who was identified as being part of a MIECHV household at enrollment (see definition of a MIECHV Household included at the beginning of the Definition of Key Terms). More than one index child per household can be identified.
Usual source of dental care: a usual source of dental care, or dental home, is a place where a child can receive consistent, comprehensive, compassionate dental care. The concept of the Dental Home reflects the AAPD's clinical guidelines and best principles for the proper delivery of oral health care to all children, with a concentration on infant/age one patients and should be established no later than 12 months of age.3 |
1 Healthcare.gov Glossary. https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/full-time-employee/
2 Administration for Children and Families. Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center, 2014. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/family/Homelessness/hmls/definition/definition-legal.html
3 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dental Home Resource Center. http://www.aapd.org/advocacy/dentalhome/
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