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Phone: (434) 296-4118
Fax: (434) 295-2638
E-mail:info@cyfs.org

116 W. Jefferson St.
Charlottesville, VA
22901

 

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Home Visiting: Healthy Families/Family Partners

What is Home Visiting?
The CYFS Home Visiting programs offer new mothers and parents of young children support to nurture their children in a positive, enriching and rewarding way. Once a family is enrolled in the program, a home visitor will begin visiting, usually once a week. The home visitor serves as a resource for parenting, child development and child health information, and is familiar with other resources in the community. Home visiting is tailored to meet each family’s needs. It is designed to use the strengths of the parent to achieve goals she sets for her family. Families can become eligible during pregnancy and until the child turns 6 years old. Services are free to families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Healthy Families is specifically designed to serve first-time moms who receive assistance from the WIC program through the health department. Mothers may begin participation even before the baby is born.

Family Partners is open to moms and other custodial adults of children under 6 years old who meet certain criteria. They can be referred by social services agencies or other professionals or can register for the program directly.

For information, call 434-296-4118 ext. 229 or e-mail Kate Lightcap, MA.

 

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