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Home visitors come from various fields, but their daily work requires knowledge, skills, and attributes not linked to any particular discipline or degree. Core competency…

Maternal depression is a widespread public health concern that can negatively affect mothers and their families. In 2011, a national survey found that 10 percent…

Most home visiting providers recognize the importance of engaging families in services. Many differ, however, in how they measure success. Do parents and caregivers need…

Storytelling has gained momentum as an education and health promotion tool. Firsthand stories humanize public health efforts and demonstrate the impact of government programs in…

Our third issue brief explores the use of technology to reduce barriers imposed by geography, along with issues related to transportation, scheduling, and family engagement preferences. We spoke with leaders of four initiatives embracing virtual tools to deliver home visiting services, connect parents to resources, and facilitate supervision and professional development.

Earlier this year, we connected with states using professional development to help home visitors address sensitive topics like interpersonal violence. In recognition of Domestic Violence…

Home visitors often confront sensitive issues when meeting with families. Family stressors such as maternal depression, substance use, and intimate partner violence can restrict parents’…

September is National Preparedness Month, arriving this year on the heels of Hurricane Harvey and days before Hurricane Irma. These storms remind us of the…