RECOGNIZING APRIL 20-24, 2026, AS "NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: Buckson
Last action: 2026-04-21
Official status: Passed 4/21/26
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details about activities during 'National Home Visiting Week'.

Recognizing National Home Visiting Week

This resolution declares April 20-24, 2026, as 'National Home Visiting Week' to honor home visiting programs in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

Declares a specific week in April as 'National Home Visiting Week'.

Who It Names or Affects

Families receiving home visits from programs like Nurse-Family Partnership, Healthy Families Delaware, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start Home Visiting.
Family Support Specialists conducting these home visits.

Terms To Know

Home visiting: Programs that send specialists to families' homes to provide support and education for young children and their caregivers.
Family Support Specialist: A professional who visits families at home to offer guidance, resources, and support to enhance the well-being of mothers and young children.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution is a declaration and does not create new laws or funding for home visiting programs.
The specific activities during 'National Home Visiting Week' are not detailed in this resolution.

Bill History

2026-04-21 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in Senate
2026-04-21 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
2026-04-21 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING APRIL 20-24, 2026, AS "NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 20-24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" in the State of Delaware.

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Buckson & Rep. Jones Giltner

Sens. Cruce, Lawson, Lockman, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bolden, Dukes, Harris, K. Johnson, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 172

RECOGNIZING APRIL 20-24, 2026, AS "NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, April 20-24 has been designated as National Home Visiting Week to recognize the instrumental role home visiting plays in assisting families with young children to enhance their health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, Delaware currently has four home visiting programs: Nurse-Family Partnership, Healthy Families Delaware, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start Home Visiting; and

WHEREAS, these programs welcome families who are expecting a baby or have a young child and provide invaluable support to mothers and young children across the State of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, home visiting is orchestrated by Family Support Specialists, who conduct routine home visits and build strong relationships with families; and

WHEREAS, Family Support Specialists educate families and caregivers in developmentally appropriate activities that focus on promoting a child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through interactive play, exploration, and learning experiences; and

WHEREAS, home visits include various activities, such as assistance with accessing quality prenatal care, providing health education around topics that include breastfeeding, safe sleep, and stress relief strategies, aiding families in supporting their child’s development, and helping create a safe and healthy environment for a young child to thrive in; and

WHEREAS, studies show a return on investment of $1.80 to $5.70 for every dollar spent on home visiting, highlighting the long-term impacts of these programs; and

WHEREAS, in 2025, Delaware served over 1,400 families and provided over 13,000 home visits, including 3,000 virtual visits; and

WHEREAS, home visiting programs strengthen families, promote child well-being, and contribute to healthier communities by providing essential support, education, and resources to parents and caregivers across Delaware.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 20-24, 2026, is hereby recognized as "National Home Visiting Week" in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 20-24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Buckson