Family Risk Assessment Through Nurse Home Visiting Program For All Newborns Generates ROI Of $3 Savings For Each $1 Spent

Durham Connects, a nurse home visiting and family risk assessment program for all families with newborns in Durham County, North Carolina generated an estimated return-on-investment (ROI) of $3 in savings for each $1 in program costs. The program is designed to promote healthy infant development and to reduce child maltreatment.

During the home visit, the nurse conducts a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, provides education and support tailored to the families’ risks and needs, and connects families as needed to matched community resources for long-term support. Including short-term follow-up, the average length of engagement lasted . . .