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This concurrent resolution recognizes the week of April 21-25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week" in Delaware, highlighting the critical role of home visiting programs that support families with young children. The resolution acknowledges Delaware's four home visiting programs (Nurse-Family Partnership, Healthy Families Delaware, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start Home Visiting), which provide support to expecting mothers and families with young children through Family Support Specialists. These specialists conduct home visits that focus on promoting child development, offering education and assistance in areas such as prenatal care, health education, breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, and creating healthy home environments. The resolution notes the significant impact of these programs, pointing out that in 2024, Delaware served over 1,400 families with more than 13,000 home visits, including 3,000 virtual visits. Moreover, studies indicate a substantial economic return on investment, with every dollar spent on home visiting generating between $1.80 and $5.70 in long-term benefits. By designating this week, the resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the important work of home visiting programs in strengthening families and promoting child well-being across Delaware.

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