Home Visiting Programs
What are the Benefits of Home Visiting Programs?
Supporting Families, Building Futures
Together, We Build Stronger Families
Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys in life, but it also comes with challenges. At Eastern Oregon Early Learning Hub, we believe every family deserves the tools and resources to succeed. There are home visiting programs in your community to help guide you through the joys and challenges of parenting, offering personalized support for families with children from pregnancy to age five. Some home visiting programs can support families, even after your child turns five.
If you’re a first-time parent or navigating unique challenges, home visitors are here to support you every step of the way.
What Are Home Visiting Programs?
Home Visiting Programs provide personalized, in-home parenting support to families, ensuring they have the guidance and resources needed to create a strong foundation for their child’s future.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or already have children, home visitors are here to provide knowledge, encouragement, and real solutions. Keep reading to learn about home visiting programs in your community, how they make a difference in families’ lives, and how you can take the next step toward receiving home visiting support.
These programs are designed to meet you, the parents, where you are—literally and figuratively—offering compassionate, expert-driven assistance in the comfort of your own home.
In your community, well trained, professional home visitors work one-on-one with families to:
Enhance parenting skills by offering practical guidance on child development, communication, and positive discipline strategies.
Monitor child development through screenings that help identify strengths and potential delays, ensuring early intervention when needed.
Support emotional and mental well-being by addressing common parenting challenges such as sleep routines, tantrums, and transitions.
Promote healthy physical development by providing information on nutrition, immunizations, and overall wellness for both parents and children.
Connect families to essential community resources, including childcare, healthcare providers, financial assistance, and support groups.
Foster a safe and nurturing home environment, offering personalized strategies to create spaces that encourage learning, stability, and security.
Each visit is tailored to your family’s unique needs and goals. Home visitors are committed to creating a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can ask questions, gain new insights, and feel empowered in your parenting journey.
Programs for Every Family
Every family has unique needs. In your community there are a variety of home visiting programs that are available to help provide support, guidance, and child development resources tailored to different situations. Home visiting programs are designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and empower parents with the tools they need to navigate early childhood, and beyond, with confidence. Each home visiting program is designed to provide compassionate, expert-driven support to families in different stages of parenting.
Who Benefits from Home Visiting?
Home visiting programs in your community support families in a variety of situations, providing guidance and child development resources to help build a healthy and stable foundation for your children. These programs are especially beneficial for families who are:
- Expecting a baby or parenting a child aged 0-5
- Raising children with special needs or health challenges.
- Facing family stressors such as housing instability, family conflicts, or other life transitions.
How Home Visitors Make a Difference
Every home visit is an opportunity to provide support and create lasting positive change. Through personalized guidance, hands-on education, and community connections, home visitors help families build stronger foundations. Here are just a few ways home visitors have already helped families like yours:
Building Stability: A family caring for their nephew after his mother’s struggles found support and child development resources through a home visiting program, creating a nurturing environment for him and their growing family.
Saving Lives: During a home visit, a nurse identified a mother’s high blood pressure and connected her with critical care, ensuring a healthy recovery.
Supporting Parents: From managing tantrums to encouraging childhood milestones, home visitors provide guidance that turns daily struggles into moments of growth.
Why Choose Home Visiting?
Home visits are completely FREE and accessible to families according to your needs. With bilingual professionals and culturally responsive care, home visitors ensure every family feels seen, heard, and supported.
Why families choose to have home visits:
Flexible scheduling: Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly visits based on your needs.
Expert guidance: Developmental screenings, parenting strategies, and more.
Culturally responsive care: Home visiting teams include bilingual professionals who provide inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware support for families from diverse backgrounds.
Community connection: Access to parenting groups, events, and shared experiences.
Your Privacy Matters: A Safe, Supportive Space for Families
Home visitors understand that inviting someone into your home can feel overwhelming, and want you to know that Home Visiting Programs are built on trust, respect, and confidentiality. The goal is to support your family’s well-being—not to judge you.
Here’s what you can expect when you participate:
Completely Voluntary
Home visiting is a support service, not a requirement. You are in control of your participation and can adjust or discontinue visits at any time.
Confidentiality is a Priority
Your personal information and discussions with your home visitor are private and protected. No details are shared without your consent.
No Judgment, Just Support
Home visitors understand that every family faces unique challenges, and will strive to provide compassionate guidance, as well as help you find the appropriate resources and strategies to support your child’s development.
Your Family, Your Goals
You and your home visitor work together to set goals that make sense for your family. Your home visitor’s role is to offer encouragement and practical solutions, never to interfere with your parenting choices.
Home visiting is about empowering you with knowledge, confidence, and support—not about oversight. We’re here to help you build the strongest possible foundation for your family, on your terms.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Choosing the right program for your family’s well-being is simple. If you know what you’re looking for or need help exploring your options, we’re here to assist you. No paperwork or lengthy application process—just compassionate support when you need it.
Please click on your county below to see a partial list of home visiting programs available.
