[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S2143]
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                      NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I have two short messages.
  Strong families build a strong society and a strong America. Along 
that thought, for the second year, I have led a bipartisan resolution 
in the Senate to recognize National Home Visiting Week.
  Evidence-based home visiting programs--as an example, programs like 
the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting 
Program--are examples of programs offering important services that 
support pregnant women, new moms, and entire families.
  The positive outcomes that families demonstrate in areas like 
maternal, mental, and behavioral health issues illustrate just how 
important these services are.
  Evidence-based home visiting programs also reduce child abuse, reduce 
neglect, and reduce family conflict. Targeted intervention of this kind 
is very important and key to preventing a family's involvement with the 
child welfare system, and that is a very noble goal that I have long 
worked to help families achieve.
  Strengthening families and supporting parents as they raise the next 
generation is paramount. In many areas, my State leads. So I am proud 
to say that Iowa was one of the early adopters of home visiting 
programs, and it has proven successful--very successful--in our State.
  In fact, an Iowan from Sioux City was named a ``2025 Home Visitor of 
the Year'' by the Institute for the Advancement of Family Support 
Professionals.
  I would like to thank the home visitors and their supervisors, who 
provide evidence-based services that help families build a strong 
foundation.

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