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Sarouphim, Ketty M.; Kassem, Sara – Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 2022
The purpose of this study, that took place in Lebanon, is to investigate the effectiveness of Portage, a home-based early intervention program for children with special needs. The sample consisted of 16 children (eight male and eight female) whose ages ranged between 1 and 3 years. Participants were provided with home-based services by a Portage…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Children
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Hargreaves, Margaret; Cole, Russell; Coffee-Borden, Brandon; Paulsell, Diane; Boller, Kimberly – American Journal of Evaluation, 2013
In recent years, increased focus on the effectiveness and accountability of prevention and intervention programs has led to greater government funding for the implementation and spread of evidence-based health and human service delivery models. In particular, attention has been paid to programs that require significant infrastructure investment…
Descriptors: Evidence, Intervention, Models, Sustainability
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King, Gillian; Strachan, Deborah; Tucker, Michelle; Duwyn, Betty; Desserud, Sharon; Shillington, Monique – Infants and Young Children, 2009
This article reviews the literature on the transdisciplinary approach to early intervention services and identifies the essential elements of this approach. A practice model describing the implementation of the approach is then presented, based on the experiences of staff members in a home visiting program for infants that has been in existence…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Interdisciplinary Approach, Literature Reviews, Models
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Chappell, Neena L. – Gerontologist, 1994
Assesses applied relevance of research on home care, reviewing literature on predictors of use of home care services, experience of receiving home care, and efficacy studies. Notes that efficacy studies have not concluded that home care is less costly or better for quality of life of older adults when compared with institutional care. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Human Services, Models
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Affleck, Glenn; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1982
A relationship-focused model in intervention programs with families of developmentally disabled infants encourages parent-infant reciprocal interactions and promotes generalized parent competence and problem solving skills. A home-based program using family consultants to focus on parent-infant interaction is described. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, High Risk Persons, Home Programs, Infants
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McBride, Susan L.; Peterson, Carla – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1997
This paper reports observational data describing the content addressed and the processes employed by early special educators during home visits with children with disabilities (birth to three) and their families. Findings indicated that a model of child-focused intervention was most frequently implemented. Home visits especially tended to focus on…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Home Programs, Home Visits
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Burbridge, Lynn C. – Gerontologist, 1993
Notes that increasing demand for paraprofessional home care workers is already straining the quantity and quality of workers entering the field. Describes variables that affect supply and demand for home care workers, barriers to change in the home care labor market, and importance of government as key variable in any discussion of home care labor…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Home Programs, Labor Market, Minority Groups
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Pecora, Peter J.; And Others – Child Welfare, 1992
Describes the latest research finding from an evaluation of the Homebuilders model of intensive family preservation services in Washington and Utah. Treatment success rates of the Homebuilders model matched or exceeded those of other programs. (GLR)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Children, Family Programs, Home Programs
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Birnbaum, Howard; And Others – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes the process of implementing the New York State Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) during its initial three years of operation. Sponsors of similar programs should be aware of the need for program flexibility and the length of time required for start-up and implementation. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Home Programs, Models, Older Adults
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Nelson, Kristine E.; And Others – Child Welfare, 1990
Analyzes data from three recent studies and identifies three models of family-centered programs: crisis intervention programs; home-based programs; and family treatment programs. Discusses the models' similarities and differences and lays the groundwork for further definitive research. (NH)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Comparative Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Family Programs
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Rogers, Elisabeth Lodge – Preventing School Failure, 1998
Describes a model for conducting functional assessment in the home. The model uses a trans-disciplinary technical-assistance team to assess and plan interventions for young children with severe challenging behaviors. Discussion includes the kind of information needed, specific examples of data collection in the home, and the benefits and barriers…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Data Collection, Disabilities, Early Intervention
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Evans, Mary E.; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Describes a three-year project that examined the efficacy of three models of intensive in-home services as alternatives to hospitalization for children experiencing serious psychiatric crisis. The specific features of the program models, the intake data of the children and families, and implications for providing services are discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Children, Emotional Disturbances, Family Characteristics, Home Programs
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Weissert, William G.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Examined nationally representative sample of 60 adult day care centers to describe state of adult day care. Results indicated that day care centers could be categorized into 3 models of care, each serving distinctive subpopulation. Tested model appropriateness with analysis of variance of differences in participant characteristics. Contrasted…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Aging (Individuals), Client Characteristics (Human Services), Home Programs
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Hodgson, Joseph H., Jr.; Quinn, Joan L. – Gerontologist, 1980
Triage is unique because it includes several functions under a single health care delivery model. Clients' morale improved with their sense of control. Family support systems were enhanced. Costs were reasonable as was the reimbursement system. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Health Services, Home Programs
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Eggert, Gerald M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
ACCESS outreach identified more persons in need of service who met the Title XIX eligibility requirements. Home care emphasis provided the opportunity for increasing proportions to remain at home or return to their home from the hospital. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
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