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California Home Visiting Program (CHVP)

CHVP Funds Two Evidence-Based Home Visiting Models

CHVP local health jurisdictions serve clients using either the Healthy Families America or Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting model, based on the specific needs of the region:
Healthy Families America
  • Serves low-income families who must be enrolled within the first three months after an infant's birth
  • A trained paraprofessional provides one-on-one home visits until the child is 3-5 years old
  • Uses a strength-based approach
  • Uses motivational interviewing to build on the parents' own interests

For more information, visit www.HealthyFamiliesAmerica.org  

Nurse-Family Partnership
  • Serves low-income, first-time moms who must be enrolled by the 28th week of pregnancy
  • A Public Health Nurse provides one-on-one home visits to parents and their babies through two years postpartum
  • Uses a strength-based approach
  • Uses motivational interviewing to build on the parentsā€™ own interests

For more information, visit www.NurseFamilyPartnership.org 

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