Home Visiting in the News

Helpful tips, stories, and the latest from the Institute. Be sure to find the links below to other home visiting news and stories from across the country.

Joey Beck 4/25/25 Joey Beck 4/25/25

Home Visitor of the Year: Alina Arutyunyan in Salt Lake City, Utah

National Home Visitor of the Year: Alina Arutyunyan

“There can be initial distrust, especially if someone has had negative experiences in the past or sees government systems as threatening,” she said. “It takes time, effort and patience to build trust — but once you do, the relationship can be incredibly rewarding.”

Joey Beck 4/24/25 Joey Beck 4/24/25

Home Visitor of the Year: Mason Nazzareno in Abilene, TX

National Home Visitor of the Year: Mason Nazzareno

From hugs to helping families become stronger and more resilient, Fields is making a big impact as a home visitor. This year she’s being honored as a Home Visitor of the Year for her unwavering commitment to the profession and support of caregivers and children.

Joey Beck 4/23/25 Joey Beck 4/23/25

Home Visitor of the Year: Danielle Fields in Bristol, VA

National Home Visitor of the Year: Danielle Fields

Joey Beck 4/22/25 Joey Beck 4/22/25

Home Visitor of the Year: Jocelyn Martinez in Los Angeles, CA

National Home Visitor of the Year: Jocelyn Martinez

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see how a small amount of support from someone they don’t know can help families grow stronger and become more resilient,” Martinez said. “But home visiting also leaves a positive impact on my own professionalism. Everyday I’m developing stronger communication skills, building relationships with families and community resources, and gaining leadership and advocacy skills.”

Joey Beck 4/21/25 Joey Beck 4/21/25

Home Visitor of the Year: Azuzena Flores in Sioux City, Iowa

National Home Visitor of the Year: Azuzena Flores

“Azuzena’s positive energy is a detectable force,” said colleague Brynn Friedrich. “She brings her work team and the families she serves a dedication and willingness that comes from within. Her eagerness to improve her own practices makes her a life-long learner. We hope she stays in the field of service to the children and families of Iowa forever.”

Joey Beck 4/17/25 Joey Beck 4/17/25

Celebrating our 2025 Home Visitor of the Year Nominees

The call for nominees to name five national Home Visitors of the Year was heard loud and clear, far and wide. We were blown away by the quality and diverse range of home visitors nominated by supervisors, colleagues and friends of the industry.

Joey Beck 1/17/25 Joey Beck 1/17/25

Missouri Home Visiting Leader Embraces the Institute for Professional Development Opportunities

Wright has spent nearly two decades as a home visitor in Missouri, partnering with hundreds of families along the way. Today, she mentors and supports local home visitors through ChildCare Aware Missouri, a statewide nonprofit focused on supporting the early childhood workforce and those who work on behalf of children.

Joey Beck 1/15/25 Joey Beck 1/15/25

Call for Nominations

Help us celebrate this wonderful profession by submitting a nomination for a home visitor you think should be recognized for their dedication and commitment to the home visiting field.

Joey Beck 1/15/25 Joey Beck 1/15/25

Welcome to the Institute!

We've created a new, fresh window into the Institute! Check it out at your convenience and spread the word because it's full of information, helpful hints, the latest news and so much more!

Joey Beck 11/12/24 Joey Beck 11/12/24

Home Visiting 101, 102, 103

New to the home visiting field? Feel like you could use a refresher? We've refreshed and updated our Home Visiting 101, 102 and 103 series, creating the perfect place to begin your journey! (Available in English and Spanish)

Joey Beck 10/24/24 Joey Beck 10/24/24

NEW Supervisor Training Modules!

Our professional development trainings can help you advance your career, build confidence with your team, and become more efficient as a program manager or supervisor. Expand your knowledge and skills in areas such as confidentiality, self-care and personal safety, and more!

Joey Beck 10/22/24 Joey Beck 10/22/24

NEW Training Modules!

We are excited to announce brand new training modules available for Family Support Professionals (FSPs) on the Institute! Behind the scenes, our team has been working hard on updating, translating and creating NEW training modules for home visitors and supervisors in the field.

Joey Beck 10/17/24 Joey Beck 10/17/24

Institute Now Offered in English & Spanish!

We're excited to let you know when visiting the Institute, you now have the option to view the site in English or Spanish. We've been working hard to bring this feature to you!