Delegate Carrie Coyner chats about favorite books during a "Day in the Life: Shadow a Home Visitor" opportunity When the City of Hopewell Department of Healthy Families invited Delegate Carrie Coyner to spend a day shadowing a home visitor, the goal was simple: show firsthand what home visiting really looks like inside the homes of families.    The idea grew out of the team’s commitment to helping policymakers see the impact of programs up close. By opening their doors, they

Families Forward utilizes a community-based approach to meet families where they are most comfortable. It works with a variety of partners to connect families with resources and support systems within their area, including home visiting services.

We’re excited to share that as of today, Early Impact Virginia has become a fully independent 501(c)(3) organization!   This evolution is part of a thoughtful and long-term vision for strengthening Virginia’s home visiting system. Families Forward Virginia and Early Impact Virginia have worked closely together for years, and this realignment - effective July 1, 2025 - allows each organization to sharpen its focus and deepen its impact.   While our operational structures are n

At  Families Forward Virginia , we believe every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves support. That’s why we partner...

As we celebrate National Home Visiting Appreciation Week during Child Abuse Prevention Month, it’s a great time to reflect on how...