For the first time, National Home Visiting Week and Colorado Home Visitor Appreciation Week will be celebrated April 21–25. This is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the essential work of home visitors, the families they support and the powerful impact of these programs on maternal and child health.
At Boulder County Public Health, our amazing home visiting programs walk alongside families during some of the most important and vulnerable moments in life. These compassionate, dedicated professionals offer trusted guidance, build lasting relationships and connect families to resources they might not otherwise access.
• The Children with Special Needs Program supports families with a child born prematurely or with developmental delays or disabilities. A public health nurse helps parents navigate care, promote development and access services.
• Family Connects offers a home visit from a nurse to any new parent in Boulder County within the first three months after birth. The visit supports the physical and mental well-being of the baby, parent and entire family. It is available to all families—including immigrant, kinship, refugee and adoptive families.
• GENESIS/Healthy Families America works with teen parents to build strong foundations through culturally respectful, family-centered support.
• The Nurse-Family Partnership pairs trained nurses with first-time, low-income parents from early pregnancy until the child’s second birthday to improve health outcomes and promote school readiness.
Parenting is often complicated and can be hard. Home-visiting professionals work alongside parents to build skills, confidence and resilience. Utilizing evidence-based models, home visiting supports healthy birth outcomes, increases family wellness and self-sufficiency, and helps children enter school prepared to succeed.
The incredible home visitors on our teams make a lasting impact on our Boulder County families. This week and every week, we’re thankful for these dedicated and compassionate professionals.
Sincerely,
Lexi Nolen
Executive Director
Boulder County Public Health
