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The Association of State and Tribal Home Visiting Initiatives (ASTHVI) is the professional organization of state, Tribal, and territorial officials who oversee home visiting programs across the country, including those funded by federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grants. Together, ASTHVI members advance the effective implementation and continuous improvement of voluntary home visiting programs that support parents and improve outcomes for families and young children.

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15 Years of Helping Families Through Home Visiting

In 2026, the home visiting field celebrated 15 years of MIECHV-funded home visiting services. As a result of federal funds, states, territories, and Tribes meaningfully expanded the availability of home visiting.

Marking 15 Years of Impact
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What Is Home Visiting

Voluntary home visiting connects pregnant women and families with young children to trained professionals who provide guidance, resources, and support tailored to each family’s needs.

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What Home Visiting Supports

Home visiting programs help families build strong foundations for children’s health and development by supporting key areas such as:

  • Maternal and child health
  • Parenting skills
  • Healthy child development
  • Connecting families to community resources
  • Long-term family stability

ASTHVI’s National Reach

ASTHVI is the national voice of state and Tribal home visiting administrators.

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What ASTHVI Does

Inform Policy

Evidence-based insight for partners and policy staff to understand the impact of home visiting and make informed decisions about early childhood programs and funding.

Support Practice

Tools and guidance for state, Tribal, and local home visiting leaders to strengthen program implementation, improve outcomes, and maximize effectiveness.

Connect the Field

Research, shared learning, and national coordination to advance the home visiting field through collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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