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Home Visiting and Support

Are you a new parent looking for support? Texas Home Visiting is a free program that matches parents with trained home visitors who help good people become great parents.

Sign Up

Contact one of our Texas Home Visiting partners to sign up:

ChildCareGroup – Born Learning Parent Engagement Program
Parent educators model positive parenting skills and teach parents about child development, milestones and activities to encourage growth

Dallas Independent School District HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
A three-year school readiness and parent involvement program that includes both learning and play

Metrocare – Flourishing Family
Offers home visiting for children from birth to three years, empowering parents to become their children’s first teacher.

Lumin Education
Offers home visiting for children from birth to three years, empowering parents to become their children’s first teacher

What’s available?

  • Free in-home visits from a nurse, a volunteer, a trained professional or an experienced parent
  • Home visitors answer questions, offer advice, provide support and teach parents how to prepare children for kindergarten

Who’s eligible?

  • Families in Dallas and Collin counties
  • Soon-to-be parents and those with children under 5

About the Program

The Texas Home Visiting program is funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services with matching funds from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. The program enjoys the support of ChildCareGroup, Dallas ISD HIPPY, Family Compass and Lumin Education.

For more information, please contact Nailah Johnson, THVP Director at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas