Shaping the Future of Home Visiting in Virginia
Fostering collaboration & delivering measurable outcomes for families & family support professionals statewide.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to advance the workforce, systems, and policies that make equitable access to home visiting possible so every family and young child can have the strongest start.
Our vision is a Virginia where home visiting is a trusted and essential part of the maternal and child health and early childhood systems, available to every family--creating a clear path to the care and resources needed to thrive.
Our Services
Our goal is for all pregnant and parenting families to have access to high-quality early childhood home visiting, how and when they choose. We do this in the following ways:
Statewide Leadership
Workforce Support
Data Reporting & Quality Improvement
Promotion & Advocacy Materials
What is Home Visiting?
Early childhood home visiting is a voluntary program where trained professionals provide personalized parenting support, health screenings, and developmental check-ins to families with young children at home, empowering parents and promoting children's well-being.
EIV is the Commonwealth’s Central Authority on Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting
40% fewer preterm births, saving $70,000 per child
93% of enrolled families report stronger relationships
$1 invested saves up to $5.70 in future costs
82% of parents say their Home Visitor is their most trusted community partner
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