Massachusetts Healthy Families Evaluation is a randomized controlled trial of a statewide home visiting program for first time parents aged 20 years and under. The evaluation uses a mixed-method design to assess participant outcomes in five program goal areas: 1) prevention child abuse and neglect; 2) optimal child development; 3) educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency; 4) parental well-being; and 5) prevention of repeat teenaged births.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age between 16 and 21 years
• first-time parent

Exclusion Criteria:

• cognitive delay
• not fluent in either Spanish or English