From the Living Room to Lifelong Impact
How Home Visiting Supports Parents and Children During National Home Visiting Week
In recognition of National Home Visiting Week, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is highlighting the important role home visiting programs play in supporting families and strengthening our communities.
“National Home Visiting Week is a time to recognize the value of meeting families where they are,” says Melissa Hahn, HDNW Family Health Director. “Home visiting offers practical support, answers to everyday questions, and guidance that helps children grow up healthy and ready to succeed. Strong
families are the foundation of strong communities.”
Home visiting services are voluntary programs that provide in-home support to expectant parents and families with young children. HDNW nurses, early childhood specialists, mental health therapists, and in some cases, a nutritionist work alongside families to offer guidance on child development, parenting skills, nutrition, and maternal health, which helps to keep mother and baby safe and healthy during the pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum periods. Home visiting helps to bring trusted care, education, and resources directly to families.
Benefits from Home Visiting Programs:
• Improved prenatal and child health
• Increased school readiness
• Strengthened parent-child relationships
HDNW Home Visiting Programs:
• Healthy Families Northern Michigan
• Maternal Infant Health Program
• Healthy Futures Home Visit
• Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
• Community Connections
These programs are especially valuable in areas where access to healthcare and family support services can be limited.
HDNW would like to recognize the dedicated professionals who provide home visiting services and make a meaningful difference for families in our communities every day.
To learn more about home visiting programs offered through HDNW visit our website at nwhealth.org/home-visits. To stay informed on local health updates, consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter by clicking here.
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