Resolution Designates April 21-25, 2025 as National Home Visiting Week

This resolution officially sets aside the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week." The core purpose is straightforward: to formally recognize the significance of early childhood development and give a nod to the impact of home visiting programs currently operating.

Just a Hat Tip, Not New Policy

Let's be clear: this is a resolution, not a bill creating new laws, funding streams, or regulations. Think of it as an official acknowledgment from Congress. It supports the idea of National Home Visiting Week and its goals, essentially putting a spotlight on the services already being provided. It doesn't change how these programs run or who qualifies for them.

Recognizing the Reach

The resolution highlights some impressive numbers from 2023 to underscore why this recognition is proposed. It mentions that over 139,000 parents and children were served through more than 919,000 home visits. Furthermore, it notes that evidence-based home visiting services reached over 280,000 families via 2.8 million visits, thanks to the work of over 20,000 home visitors and supervisors. These programs operated across all 50 states, D.C., five territories, 21 Indigenous communities, and just over half of all U.S. counties.

Why Designate a Week?

While symbolic, designating a specific week serves to raise public awareness about home visiting programs. It acknowledges the efforts of the thousands of professionals delivering these services and highlights the role these programs play in supporting families and early childhood development across diverse communities nationwide. It's about recognizing the existing infrastructure and its stated impact.