Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as “National Home Visiting Week”.

Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as “National Home Visiting Week”.

Whereas every child deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her potential;

Whereas the early childhood years are the most active period for the developing brain and a stable, secure relationship with a nurturing, caring adult is a key factor in the development of young children;

Whereas home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect;

Whereas, in 2023, evidence-based home visiting was implemented in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, 5 territories, 21 Indigenous communities, and 51 percent of United States counties;

Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program served over 139,000 parents and children and provided over 919,000 home visits;

Whereas more than 280,000 families received evidence-based home visiting services in 2023, over the course of more than 2,800,000 home visits;

Whereas more than 20,000 home visitors and supervisors delivered evidence-based services nationwide in 2023; and

Whereas home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support that helps families thrive, promotes positive parenting practices, and ensures children have a strong foundation for a healthy, successful life: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate supports—

(1) the designation of the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as “National Home Visiting Week”; and

(2) the goals and ideals of National Home Visiting Week.