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Designates April 21-25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week" in Delaware to recognize home visiting programs that support families with young children

Delaware operates four home visiting programs: Nurse-Family Partnership, Healthy Families Delaware, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start Home Visiting

In 2024, Delaware served over 1,400 families and provided more than 13,000 home visits, including 3,000 virtual visits

Family Support Specialists conduct home visits to educate parents on child development, prenatal care, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and creating healthy environments for children

Studies indicate a return on investment of $1.80 to $5.70 for every dollar spent on home visiting programs