Governing magazine: ASTHVI Executive Director Quoted about MIECHV

by Adam Shapiro | Jan 14, 2018 | News | 0 comments

Unlike all the other programs, it has not received any stopgap funding. A bill to revive the program through 2022 passed the House in September, but there’s been no action since then. State health officials, however, have concerns with the House bill as it is. It...

USA TODAY: The First, and Most Important, Classroom is the Kitchen Table

by Adam Shapiro | Jan 2, 2018 | News | 0 comments

“Parenting is hard work. Parents as Teachers home visiting has provided many families with the critical resources and support that allow them to be successful parents,” said Constance Gully, President and CEO of Parents as Teachers....

HuffPost: Want to Improve the U.S. Citizen-Ready Index? Home Visiting Can Help.

by Adam Shapiro | Jan 2, 2018 | News | 0 comments

Strengthening families and communities: Too many young parents are simply unprepared for the challenges of raising kids in safe, nurturing environments. That’s why we need to support voluntary home visiting programs that connect trained mentors and nurses with young...

Brookings Institution: Postponing home visiting reauthorization could do lasting damage

by Adam Shapiro | Dec 25, 2017 | News | 0 comments

When delay is...

Bipartisan op-ed: Break the cycle of partisanship with infant, child health care programs

by Adam Shapiro | Dec 25, 2017 | News | 0 comments

MIECHV, a separate federal program, provides federal funding for voluntary home visiting programs in all 50 states. These programs pair a qualified home-visiting professional with an at-risk parent or parents. The professional teaches parents the essential skills...

Chief Flynn, business leaders urge lawmakers to extend funding for parental home-visiting program

by Adam Shapiro | Dec 1, 2017 | News | 0 comments

Chief Flynn, business leaders urge lawmakers to extend funding for parental home-visiting program