Families Forward Virginia

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

An HHS study shows that evidence-based home visiting has lasting, positive effects on families. By the time children reached kindergarten, families saw stronger maternal well-being and improved family functioning.

These services meet families where they are and provide support that makes a long-term difference. 💙
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04/30/2026

This is amazing!! Way to go Healthy Families America, Institute FSP and everyone involved with National Home Visiting Week! 💙

More big news following National Home Visiting Week ❤

The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing home visiting programs and the critical support they provide to families across the country.

This recognition reflects strong, bipartisan support for the role home visitors play every day, building trusted relationships, offering guidance, and walking alongside families during pregnancy and early childhood.

Moments like this reinforce what we know to be true: home visiting works, and it matters.

We’re grateful to the Senate leaders who helped make this possible and for the continued commitment to strengthening families and communities nationwide.

Read the full resolution here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/692

04/30/2026

We walk alongside families every step of the way.

Thank you for celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month with us. The work continues. 💙

04/29/2026

Virginia!! 💙🩵💙

🎉🧡 The Virginia Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Health Institute FSP

Abigail D. Spanberger, Commonwealth, Governor of Virginia, governor, virginia, VA

04/29/2026

The Virginia Department of Health has announced the launch of the first-ever Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program, marking a major step forward in strengthening care for Virginia families before, during, and after childbirth. Four organizations have been selected to serve as the program’s inaugural Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program.

The perinatal health hub pilot program aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve health outcomes by expanding access to coordinated, community-driven care. Each hub will customize its services to specific local needs, including an implementation plan, with contracts running through June 2027.

Read more at https://ow.ly/hip150YRaAt

04/29/2026

Prevention is not a moment.
It’s a commitment.
Let's keep showing up for families.

Thank you for celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month with us. The work continues. 💙

04/28/2026

Resources, relationships, and respect all in one place.
This is Families Forward! 💙

Learn more: www.familiesforwardva.org

Families Forward Virginia, a nonprofit 501(c)3, disrupts the cycles of child abuse, neglect and poverty by strengthening Virginia’s families. Home Visiting, Family Support & Education, Professional Family Support & Education, Professional Development, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Advocacy, Publi...

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