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Why Research Matters
Effective early intervention requires more than good intentions. The HomeGoals™ Program was built to offer professionals a scalable, family-centered framework –– designed to reduce parent stress, boost knowledge, and deliver meaningful, measurable progress.
"HomeGoals™ increased parent knowledge, reduced stress, and boosted word count."
7 stages
The HomeGoals™ Framework
HomeGoals™ is a validated, 7-stage framework designed to
support early intervention professionals and families from
identification to discharge.
Developed through extensive literature review and clinical feedback,
this approach provides a step-by-step pathway for joint planning,
family coaching, and measurable outcomes—ensuring consistent,
compassionate care across diverse communities.
01.
Collaborate & Identify
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02.
Review
& Joint Planning
03.
Coaching
04.
Parent Education
05.
Monitor Progress
06.
Repeat
07.
Reflect on Progress
Validated by Expert. Built for Practice
Content Validity Results
In a recent validation study, the HomeGoals™ developmental screener, milestone checklist, and parent survey underwent expert review using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and Cohen's kappa.
HomeGoals™ Screeners S-CVI = .89, k = .87
Parent Survey: S-CVI = 1.00, k = .90
Milestone Checklist: S-CVI = 1.00, k = .93
These findings confirm strong item-level and scale-level agreement, supporting HomeGoals™ as a reliable, culturally responsive tool for early intervention
results from a 5-week study
Real-World Impact of the HomeGoals™ Framework
The HomeGoals™ framework has been tested in real-world scenarios, producing measurable outcomes that demonstrate its effectiveness in early intervention settings.
Parent Skills
increased
29% 62%
Parent Stress
insight
21% 41%
Parent Knowledge
increased
29% 63%
Word Count
24 105 words
These findings reinforce the framework's impact on real-world family outcomes.
Peer Review & Validation
The HomeGoals™ framework was originally developed through a comprehensive literature review of 134 resources, including validated instrments, peer-reviewed research, and professional texts. It has been presented at CSHA, GSHA, NYSSHLA, NBASLH, and Council for Exceptional Children. It is currently undergoing pilot testing for broader publication.
supporting diverse communities
Committed to Equity & Evidence
HomeGoals™ was intentionally designed to reduce care disparities in marginalized and multicultural communities. By building parent-clinician trust and offering culturally responsive tools, the program empowers families and supports equity in early intervention. Ongoing work includes dosage studies, fidelity trials, and development of digital tools like the WordBank counter and caregiver dashboards.