This book offers the first comprehensive survey of the history, research, and practice of home visiting. It includes chapters on the philosophy of home visiting and service programs, particularly those focusing on children. The book also covers specific implementation issues such as hiring home visitors, training, supervision, professional and ethical issues, clinical skills, documentation, and evaluation procedures. Appendices provide sample forms for interviewing home visitors, documenting home visits, and evaluating home visits and visitors. There is also a bibliography of resource materials on a wide range of topics including child abuse, spouse abuse, and child rearing.