April 1, 2026
National Home Visiting Week is a time to honor the powerful work happening across Oregon’s home visiting system which includes the Healthy Families Oregon and Relief Nurseries programs, and to recognize the families and communities supported through these relationship‑based services. Home visitors across both programs show up with compassion, skill, and consistency. They build trusting relationships, celebrate milestones, and walk alongside families through both joyful and challenging moments.
Through strength‑based, family‑focused home visits, these programs provide parenting support, education, and connections that promote healthy development and help prevent child abuse and neglect. Their shared commitment to early intervention and comprehensive family support continues to strengthen families and communities across Oregon.
National Home Visiting Week is a nationwide celebration of the impact of home visiting programs and the professionals who make this work possible. It is an opportunity to:
- Celebrate and appreciate home visitors
- Elevate family‑centered, relationship‑based support
- Share the impact of home visiting with community leaders and policymakers
- Build awareness and pride across the Healthy Families America network
As we recognize National Home Visiting Week 2026, taking place April 20–24, we are reminded of the dedication of our home visitors, the resilience of the families they serve, and the collective impact we make when we invest in strong, nurturing relationships from the very beginning.
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