Comprehensive On-Demand Training

The Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals (IAFSP), developed through a unique partnership between Virginia and Iowa home visiting leaders, is an innovative online platform that provides family support professionals with access to high-quality, competency-based professional development resources.

The Institute empowers over 50,000 users nationwide, including more than 6,000 professionals in Virginia, with 100 e-learning modules available 24/7 — many of them in Spanish — advancing workforce skills, strengthening practice, and supporting the professionalization of home visiting.

50,000+

users nationwide
(including over 6,000 in Virginia)

100

e-learning modules,
which are available 24/7

16

Spanish e-learning
modules offered

Explore Virtual Training Through The Institute

  • Flexible On-Demand Learning

    Interactive e-learning modules accessible at any time for self-paced learning. Registration and access to modules is free for home visiting and family support professionals at all levels.

  • Competency-Based Training

    Aligned with the 38 competencies outlined in the National Family Support Competency Framework, the Institute offers virtual training under 10 primary domains: Infant and Early Childhood Development; Parent-Child Interactions; Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Dynamics of Family Relationships; Family Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Community Resources and Support; Relationship-Based Family Partnerships; Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness; Effective Home Visits; and, Professional Practice.

  • Comprehensive Tools for Growth

    Following a pre-assessment designed to assess current knowledge of the competencies and recommend specific training modules to build targeted knowledge and skills, the Institute provides a Career Compass to guide professionals through personalized learning paths and, if desired, prepare them for certification.

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