2001 Conference

THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY START

Professor David M Fergusson, Executive Director, Christchurch Health and Development Study, Christchurch School of Medicine, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand

This talk will present an account of the development of the Early Start programme. Early Start is a programme of home visitation and family support for at risk families. The development of the programme grew out of research from the Christchurch Health and Development Study and local concerns about children in at risk family situations. Pilot research has been conducted and a randomised trial is underway.