Every Parent Deserves Support

Learn more about how home visiting can support you and your child!

Get To Know Home Visiting

Parenting is hard and complicated. Home visiting can help. Nonprofits and organizations across Virginia offer free home visiting programs, designed to support you as a parent. Virginia’s home visiting programs offer free, personalized support during pregnancy and early childhood. A home visitor, like a nurse, educator, or family support specialist comes to you, wherever you feel comfortable. They listen without judgment, celebrate your wins, and help with the challenges of parenting. 

What’s it like? 

  • Home visiting is completely free. Parents get one-on-one attention and the opportunity to ask questions in the comfort of their home.  

  • Sessions are weekly, every other week, or monthly based on the program and family needs.

  • Parents learn practical strategies for parenting and early learning and play activities for their child. 

  • Home visitors and parents set and achieve family goals together.  

  • Home visitors can help parents access resources like workforce and education training, SNAP, healthcare and more.  

Learn why almost 6,000 families welcomed home visitors into their homes last year. Contact a local program today!

The Up Center is just one of Virginia’s 60+ home visiting programs. Learn more through this WAVY feature:

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How Home Visitors Can Help

  • Two women embrace one another

    Someone To Talk To Who Understands

  • Baby learning to walk with mom smiling in backgroun

    Baby’s Development & Milestones

  • Dad Feeding Baby

    Feeding, Breastfeeding & Sleep Routines

  • Child smiling at a house block

    Finding Housing, Food, or Baby Essentials

  • Mom and support person on floor with baby

    Insurance & Healthcare Questions

  • Baby grabbing for mom

    Stress, Anxiety, or Postpartum Concerns

  • Mom and child in front of a computer

    Childcare & Job Training Connections

  • Family and child assessment

    Screenings & Early Detection of Developmental Delays

  • Strategies for Safe Sleep and Soothing

  • Work with you to set goals that matter to your family

What Parents Are Saying

  • “My home visitor has had a profound impact on my life and the lives of my children. Her unwavering support and dedication have made a tremendous difference. Not only does she provide essential assistance like books, crafts, birthday presents, diapers, and wipes, but she goes above and beyond by creating a sense of family and belonging. Through her compassion and care, she has transformed my previous feelings of loneliness into a comforting and supportive environment. Her presence in our lives has truly been a blessing, and we are grateful for her invaluable support.”

    - Samantha Y. 

  • “Home visits have been incredible for me and my family! I know that I always have someone I can go to for anything, and I know that my children always have a new activity to do and that they’re reaching milestones as they should! I would recommend this program to any family—I love the program, and they treat my children and I like family! “

    - Jade D. 

  • “My home visitor has been one of the major support systems in my life. She encouraged me to continue my degree and gives me confidence in being a good mom to my babies. She is there when I need her, even to just talk about my successes and worries. I would recommend home visiting for anyone needing a support system and for anyone wanting to support their own family with a healthy and loving lifestyle.”

    - Danielle P. 

  • “My home visitor has given me the best guidance on how to raise a happy, healthy son. I don't really have a family close enough to lean on, so the advice, activities and community has been so helpful to our new little family! We love her and this program really is special to people like us.”

    - Denai L. 

The Impact of Home Visiting in Virginia