Home Visiting
in pregnancy and early childhood
Home visiting is free, voluntary, and connects you with trained professionals that will:
- Schedule home visits at times that work best for you.
- Support you while you’re pregnant and after your baby is born.
- Partner with you to help you achieve your goals and to remove challenges.
- Help you find needed community resources and services to help you and your family thrive.
Ready to Try Home Visiting?
Let Us Help!
We can show you the programs which best meet your circumstances AND ask the program to contact you! Here’s how it works:
- Answer a few questions.
- See programs you are eligible for.
- Select the one you prefer.
- The program contacts you.
- A Home Visitor comes to your house.
And it’s all free. We are eager to help!
Find Programs On Your Own
Prefer to do the research on all of the available programs and reach out on your own? No problem, you can start by using the section below.
- Enter your zip code.
- See which programs are available in your area.
- Review their offerings.
- Contact the programs for eligibility and more details.
Facts
“Home Visiting was fundamental for me – helped me get through a lot. Giving me the knowledge and confidence in my parenting abilities.” – Parent, Grand Rapids
Number of Home Visits in Fiscal Year 2021 was 142,930
“[The home visitors] know and trust my vision – and compliment it with books and learning toys.” – Parent, Wayne County
Getting Support in Michigan
New babies don’t come with instructions. Everyone who is pregnant or has a little one at home could use some support. Michigan Home Visiting programs are for pregnant people and families with children up to 6 years old.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Home Visiting programs provide information to support you in having a healthy pregnancy. Home visitors also connect you to community resources and material resources if needed, including things needed for a newborn like a safe space to sleep.
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Parenting
Home Visiting programs support you to help your children grow and develop in a safe and stimulating environment. Home visitors support you in strengthening the positive relationship between you and your baby. Home visitors also connect you to local resources and supplies if needed, like diapers, breastfeeding support, and formula.
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Early Childhood Education
Home Visiting services support your child’s need for a high-quality education. Home visitors recognize you as your child’s first teacher, and support you in understanding how your child learns and grows.
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Need Help?
We can show you the programs which best meet your circumstances AND ask the program to contact you!