Alliance
The Alliance for Early Childhood Home Visiting is the backbone of Virginia’s efforts to strengthen and coordinate home visiting programs across the Commonwealth. Established in 2006 as an informal partnership, the Alliance has grown into a powerful network that brings together representatives from Virginia’s eight statewide home visiting models, early childhood experts, community leaders, and funders. This collaborative effort works hand-in-hand with Early Impact Virginia (EIV) to support the workforce, align statewide strategies, and ensure that families receive high-quality services tailored to their unique needs.
Early Impact Virginia and the Alliance for Early Childhood Home Visiting exemplify the power of collaboration in creating lasting change. By uniting stakeholders, implementing innovative strategies, and cultivating partnerships, the Alliance continues to strengthen home visiting programs and improve outcomes for families across Virginia.
Collaboration
Strategic Guidance
Mutual Accountability
Advocacy & Connectivity
Responsibilities & Functions
The Alliance is responsible for shaping and guiding the future of home visiting in Virginia.
Policy and Strategy Development: Informing and aligning statewide policies with the needs of families and home visiting professionals.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Collecting, analyzing, and sharing insights to drive quality improvements and demonstrate program impact.
Capacity Building: Supporting members through professional development, technical assistance, and shared resources to strengthen service delivery.
Innovative Solutions: Identifying challenges and fostering creativity to develop effective, responsive strategies.
Structure
EIV’s role extends beyond facilitation—it actively empowers Alliance members to take ownership of projects, while offering the support and coordination needed to turn ideas into action. The Alliance operates through a committee and workgroup structure, designed to translate statewide goals into actionable plans. These groups—comprised of Alliance members and EIV staff—focus on priorities determined collaboratively to reflect current needs and goals of the Virginia home visiting field.
Action Teams
Small, focused groups that design and implement statewide strategies, aligned with the Virginia Plan for Home Visiting.
Ad Hoc Workgroups
Temporary groups addressing specific challenges or projects.
Learning Communities
Cohorts supporting reflective supervision and continuous quality improvement (CQI) across home visiting models.
Day-to-day operations include regular meetings, cross-team collaboration, and transparent reporting to ensure progress toward shared goals. The Alliance’s flexible structure enables it to adapt to emerging needs while maintaining a steadfast commitment to its mission.
Impact Through Partnership
The Alliance’s success is rooted in the strength of its partnerships. By bringing together leaders in home visiting and early childhood services, EIV and the Alliance have created a dynamic ecosystem where collaboration, innovation, and accountability intersect.
With Early Impact Virginia at the helm, the Alliance for Early Childhood Home Visiting continues to drive meaningful change for Virginia’s children and families, setting the standard for excellence in home visiting.