Home visiting is free, personalized parenting support, offered by local trained professionals, that benefits both parent and child. Home visits can be offered in the comfort of the family’s home, online, or in another location where families feel safe. Home visiting services are for mothers, fathers, caregivers, and their children, and help families navigate the challenges of being a parent in today’s world. Learn more about First 5 San Joaquin funded home visiting programs and services are available below.
Home Visitation Initiative
The Home Visitation Initiative provides home visitation services to help parents make healthy lifestyle changes through lessons focused on nutrition and physical activity, improve parenting practices including lessons on financial stability, prepare children for school success through lessons on early literacy for children, provide opportunities for connections with other parents through supportive group meetings and community resources.
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FamilyWORKs Program
The FamilyWORKs program provides home visitation services to CalWORKs families with children ages 0 to 3. Families in this program participate in parent education, family engagement activities, early literacy activities, and job searching and application assistance.
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JourneyWORKs Program
The JourneyWORKs program provides home visitation services to address mental health and substance abuse issues. Home visits are conducted by JourneyWORKs Family Advocates that work with parents to set goals, obtain treatment, resolve system barriers, and connect with community services that help support their needs.
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