Strengthening Families Through Home Visiting and Parent Education Programs
Infants and toddlers need nurturing connections that reinforce their well-being and strengthen their development. Parents and other primary caregivers may benefit from information and strategies to understand their child’s development and increase their parenting skills. Effective home visiting and parent education programs for families with infants and toddlers can improve health outcomes and school readiness, as well as decrease child abuse and neglect.
Strengthening Families Through Home Visiting and Parent Education Programs
Infants and toddlers need nurturing connections that reinforce their well-being and strengthen their development. Parents and other primary caregivers may benefit from information and strategies to understand their child’s development and increase their parenting skills. Effective home visiting and parent education programs for families with infants and toddlers can improve health outcomes and school readiness, as well as decrease child abuse and neglect.
Explore the Work of Parenting Prep & Support
Explore the Work of Parenting Prep & Support
Organizations strengthening families through home visiting and parent education programs.
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Read Their Stories
Read Their Stories
Doulas are changing the narrative for families on Indianapolis’ near westside. Through Early Years Initiative and with support from Hawthorne Community Center, JUST Community is building powerful partnerships with local early learning programs, delivering a two-fold impact. Trained, community-based postpartum
A parent is a child’s first and best teacher, and a new program in Gary is supporting families throughout their child’s early education journey. Culturally grounded and community-rooted, the Family Empowerment Program is designed to support parents and caregivers with
The Promises of Parenting program offers parenting education and support to moms in the Leath Nursery Unit of the Indiana’s Women Prison, where eligible mothers can keep their infants with them until their release date. Through support from the Early
The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) in St. Joseph County has been making significant strides in increasing its capacity to provide life-changing services for infants, toddlers and their families. With a special focus on early intervention and holistic support for at-risk
Moms and families in need of mental health care services have a new option in La Porte County, thanks to an initiative by Dunebrook’s Healthy Families program. Dunebrook’s executive director Tammy Button and Healthy Families program director Gabby Ginther serve
Vanderburgh County’s Pre to 3 program aims to reduce infant mortality by offering long-term support for families, providing free home visits for families from pregnancy until the baby turns three years old. For many families, it’s a lifeline to support
Three-year-old Aliza expertly managed a pair of giant scissors (with a little help!) at the September 2024 ribbon cutting ceremony for the Jay County Early Learning Center. Teachers, donors, foundation staff and community partners cheered the official launch of the
Jenny Hunsberger, Vice President, Women’s Care Centers
Jenny Hunsberger, Vice President, Women’s Care Centers
Parenting Prep Resources
Parenting Prep Resources
Nurse-Family Partnership
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Family Resource Navigator
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National Black Child Development Institute
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Brighter Futures Indiana
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Infancy Onward
Explore trainings and resources for caregivers and educators about infant and toddler mental health.
Explore Other Early Years Initiative Strategies
Through the Early Years Initiative, organizations in Indiana are meeting the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and surrounding Hoosier families with the resources to make the most of these crucial years of learning. Click below to learn more about organizations doing effective work across these strategies.