National Home Visiting Week
What is National Home Visiting Week?
National Home Visiting Week (April 20–24, 2026) is a time to recognize the important role home visiting programs play in supporting families during pregnancy and early childhood.
Across the country, home visitors work alongside parents—offering support, encouragement, and resources that help children grow and families thrive.
What is Home Visiting?
Home visiting is a free and voluntary service that connects families with trained professionals who provide personalized support during pregnancy and early childhood.
At Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department, this work happens through Healthy Families Nebraska – Southwest, serving families across our nine-county district.
Home visiting is not about telling parents what to do—it’s about partnering with families, recognizing that parents are the experts on their own lives, and supporting them along the way.
Why It Matters in Southwest Nebraska
In rural communities like ours, access to services can be limited. Home visiting helps bridge that gap by bringing support directly to families—meeting them where they are, both literally and figuratively.
Programs like Healthy Families Nebraska – Southwest help:
- Strengthen parent-child relationships
- Support healthy child development
- Connect families to local resources
- Promote safe sleep and child safety
- Build confidence and resilience in parents
Nationwide, more than 284,000 families received home visiting services in 2024, showing just how impactful these programs are for communities everywhere.
What Families Can Expect
Every family’s journey looks different. Home visiting is tailored to each family’s goals and needs.
Families may receive support with:
- Preparing for a new baby
- Understanding child development milestones
- Finding healthcare and community resources
- Building routines that work for their family
- Navigating challenges with support and guidance
Local Impact: Healthy Families Nebraska – Southwest
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department is proud to offer Healthy Families Nebraska – Southwest, a program funded through the Nebraska Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (N-MIECHV) program.
✔ Free and voluntary
✔ Available across all 9 counties
✔ Prioritizing prenatal families and infants up to 3 months
✔ Focused on building strong, healthy families
“Parenting doesn’t come with a manual,” said Diana Garcia, Program Manager at SWNPHD. “We’re here to support families, build on their strengths, and walk alongside them every step of the way.”
How You Can Get Involved
- Learn more about home visiting services
- Share information with families who may benefit
- Partner with SWNPHD to strengthen referral pathways
- Celebrate the home visitors making a difference in our communities
Interested in Services or Referring a Family?
Healthy Families Nebraska – Southwest is now accepting referrals—including self-referrals.
Call: 308-345-4223
Visit: www.swhealth.ne.gov
Serving Southwest Nebraska
SWNPHD proudly serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties—working every day to promote healthy families and strong communities.