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Over $71 Million in New Grants for Home Visiting Programs

Submitted by Cecilia Fiermonte on 12 Apr 2012


The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), in collaboration with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) have announced the award of over $71 million in new grants to 10 states to provide early childhood supports and home visits to families who volunteer to accept services. (The grants were originally funded at $99 million, an amount that was subsequently reduced.) … more

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Pew Issues Findings and Recommendations on Home Visiting

Submitted by Cecilia Fiermonte on 8 Sep 2011

A report from the Pew Center on the States concludes that state governments are not maximizing the opportunities provided by federal home visiting funding. According to the Pew surveys, states do not:

  • Use evidence-based programs
  • Adequately track outcomes
  • Target the most needy families

The report emphasizes that using those strategies would provide a greater return on taxpayer investment. … more

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HHS Webinar: Home Visiting and Substance Abuse

Submitted by Cecilia Fiermonte on 26 Aug 2011

This opportunity was passed along to us by the National Child Abuse Coalition:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Children’s Bureau is sponsoring a webinar for home visiting programs and partner organizations Thursday, Sept. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. CT titled "Partnerships and Collaboration in Home Visiting:  Critical Issues in Serving Families with Substance Use Disorders." … more

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New Home Visitation Email List

Submitted by Guest on 1 Oct 2010

We are very excited to launch our home visitation email list. The email list will keep you updated on any developments regarding the new Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visitation Program. You do not want to miss out.

We want to keep you aware of upcoming funding opportunities through this email list. We will also keep you informed of Congressional and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services actions related to home visitation. The email list will provide news about reports and resources from other leading organizations, as well as announcements of webinars or conference calls. … more

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Home Visitation Update: States Assess Their At-Risk Communities

Submitted by Guest on 15 Sep 2010

Though the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation Program has been in existence for less than a year, it is taking off rapidly. Now is the time for your organization to get involved.

Not only does it provide a much needed service, the program creates an opportunity for local organizations and agencies to work in partnership with federal, state, and local governments.

Right now, states are working on their state needs assessment, which is due Sept. 20, 2010. The purpose of the needs assessment is for states to identify their at-risk communities and existing resources in those communities. … more

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