Can you believe the Institute has exceeded over 50,000 registered learners in September 2025? WooHoo! We have registered learners in every pocket of this country.  It is still surprising when we hear from a home visiting person that they didn’t know about us. Help spread the word in your community. Most of what we offer is available at no cost to the learner.  As budgets continue to get tighter, we offer a cost effective solution to professional development needs and decades of experience focused on the home visiting workforce.

The Institute offers customized solutions for home visiting organizations.  In this past year we have: Developed state specific digital badges; Provided conference keynotes; Provided technical assistance as an organization was tripling their home visiting reach; Provided technical assistance as an organization was offering home visiting for the first time; Supported states that were implementing the certification exam into their professional development system; Served on state legislative panels as home visiting workforce experts; Hosting or linking your professional development materials on our learning platform; Provided creative design support to develop logos, refresh websites and develop PowerPoint templates; Provided technical assistance to states to link their professional development registry with the Institute (IAFSP) AND MORE!

The National Core Competency Framework was developed nearly seven years ago and has been adopted widely across the country. Has your state, tribe, territory or organization signed up to officially support the National Core Competency Framework? 

The NHVRC created the Home Visiting Yearbook to present the most comprehensive picture available of home visiting on the national and state levels. Since its launch in 2017, the Home Visiting Yearbook has become a go-to resource for multiple audiences interested in serving children and families.

New findings from the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation (MIHOPE) study. The MIHOPE study highlights the long-term benefits to children and families participating in federally funded, evidence-based home visiting services through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. 

How do we retain good people in the home visiting field? The typical response is “pay them more.” While adequate compensation is important there are other factors also at play.

Located in one of the country’s leading states for home visiting, PJ West, interim director of Iowa Health and Human Services’ Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) program, and Kelly Schulte, special project coordinator for MIECHV, have been long-time champions of family support professionals.

Although the calendar year may not be ending, many home visiting programs finish their fiscal year on June 30 or September 30. While this period often involves completing reports and budgets, it’s also important to celebrate these milestones with your team and the families you support. Marking the end of one year and the start of another—whether in small or big ways—can boost camaraderie.

Michigan’s home visitors – and family support professionals across the country – are able to access the Institute’s engaging online modules and personalized Career Compass for free to learn new skills as they partner with families. With the Compass’ pre-assessment, users can have an understanding of their strengths and opportunities for development. 

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.

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