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. 238 or e-mail Hilary Nagel
