Home Visiting 101: Importance of Home Visiting
This module introduces the profession of home visiting and its importance for children, parents and families. It provides information about early brain development, toxic stress, ACEs and protective factors. The module includes a description of Virginia's home visiting programs as part of a larger system of care for children and families. The module also includes guidance for developing a resource and referral tool kit through community mapping.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the profession and effectiveness of home visiting
- Explain the benefits of a comprehensive early childhood system of care
- Describe Virginia's home visiting system, including Early Impact Virginia
- Discuss the benefits of effective community collaboration and importance of Community Mapping
- Supplemental Materials
- Estimated Time to Complete
- 45 minutes
- Skills Addressed
- Infant and Early Childhood Development Early learning Routines and interactions Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition Infant mental health Brain development Toxic stress Parent-Child Interactions Influences on parenting Parent's childhood experiences Community Resources and Support Building community relationships Identification of community resources Collaboration with providers
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