2026 Advocacy Alert
Calling all Home Visiting Champions!
Advocacy Alert: Virginia MIECHV Funding Need
The Issue:
Virginia home visiting will lose $4.5 million in federal MIECHV funding for expansion of services over the next two years without legislative action.
Governor Youngkin’s proposed ’27-’28 budget does not include the necessary state funding to fully draw down Virginia’s MIECHV allocation.
The Need:
To draw down these federal dollars, Virginia must invest:
$300,000 in FY27
$1.2 million in FY28
Without this modest match, Virginia will forfeit $4.5 million in federal funding over the biennium—funds that could expand services in communities where they are needed most.
Importantly, MIECHV represents the only meaningful increase in home visiting investment in nearly a decade, despite rising costs and escalating family needs. Failing to act now will further strain local programs and leave vulnerable families without support—while leaving federal dollars on the table.
The Bottom Line:
A small state investment unlocks millions in federal funds and protects one of Virginia’s most effective strategies for helping children and families thrive.
Our Ask:
Please reach out to your state legislators—and importantly to members of the Appropriation Committees— to let them know about this issue and share your support for the following budget items:
Whether you prefer calling or emailing, all of the information you need can be accessed below:
#1 MIECHV Issue Brief
#2 Call Script/Email Script
#3 To find your STATE legislator and get in touch
#4 Contact Appropriations Committee Members:
House HHR Appropriations
Del. Rodney Willett
DelRWillett@house.virginia.gov
(804) 698-1058
Del. Betsy Carr
(804) 698-1078
Del. Paul Krizek
(804) 698-1016
Del. Cliff Hayes
(804) 698-1091
Del. Kathy Tran
(804) 698-1018
Del. M.K. Hodges
(804) 698-1068
Del. Ellen McLaughlin
DelEMcLaughlin@house.virginia.go
(804) 698-1036
Senate Finance
Sen. Creigh Deeds
senatordeeds@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7511
Sen. Bryce Reeves
senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7528
Sen. Barbara Favola
senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7540
Sen. Jennifer Boysko*
senatorboysko@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7538
Sen. Todd Pillion
senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7506
Sen. Adam Ebbin
senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
(804) 698-7539
Need Additional Help or Information?
First time reaching out to an elected official? Find helpful tips in the
Want more in-depth information about the MIECHV Match request? 2026 Issue Brief
In other legislative news:
There is a whole lot of legislative action underway and almost all of it will have significant impacts on Virginia families and children. While it is difficult to track it all, we are watching a number of items that will directly impact our work, including legislation or budget items related to:
FAMIS Prenatal Program funding
Perinatal Health Hubs funding
Community Health Worker requirements and funding
Universal access to Head Start program study
CHIP of Virginia evidence-based research funding
Family Resource Center funding
Midwives Task Force development
Childcare subsidy requirements
Employee Child Care Assistance pilot program
Prenatal substance use and CPS reporting
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation pilot program
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Child Tax Credit
Establishing a Children’s Cabinet
Postpartum Support Warmline
Early Intervention funding increase
Check out our partner websites to learn more about these and many more legislative priorities: