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The latest Thrive Quarterly newsletter shares success stories, program updates, resources and upcoming events from Delaware home visiting.

ABC Parenting parent coach Sydney Ballenger has been named National Home Visitor of the Year for her work with Delaware families.

Early 2026 wrap-around trainings from Prevent Child Abuse Delaware helped home visitors build skills, from autism and epilepsy to motivational interviewing.

A look back at Child Abuse Prevention Month in Delaware, from fundraising events and a 5K to foster parent trainings and Home Visitors Week.

Delaware 211 connects families with free, confidential help, including Help Me Grow support for children's development.

About 30 parents, children and staff gathered at Glasgow Park for a spring outing that grew out of Healthy Families Delaware's virtual parent groups.

Nurse-Family Partnership nurses are taking DANGER Assessment training to better identify intimate partner violence and help keep families safe.

ChristianaCare recognizes community health worker Shakeena Wilson as Home Visiting Champion for building community connections and supporting families.

The DPH Home Visiting Team welcomes Kayla Parker as its new social services administrator.

Delaware Early Childhood Center home visitors opened a Laurel Stay and Play, received a grant to expand groups and celebrated home visitors in April.

Healthy Families Delaware recognizes program manager Asia Summers for her leadership and her support of families and staff.

Polytech Parents as Teachers staff attended the 20th annual Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Summit. Meet the Polytech PAT team.

New Castle County Parents as Teachers celebrates conference workshop selections, a staff honor and a busy spring play group at Stubbs EEC.

Nurse-Family Partnership will share information about its program at three community health events between May and August 2026.

A new portal gives home visiting supervisors and administrators one place to manage staff, submit monthly reports and track training statewide.

Growth: Family Resource Center in Dover shares its 2026 Walk-In Pantry dates in English and Spanish, along with diaper and family support services.

New Directions Early Head Start welcomed spring with a park socialization for families and a staff gathering ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Healthy Families Delaware welcomes three new Family Support Specialists and celebrates a family graduating from the program.

The State MIECHV team's midyear review of performance measures will guide targeted support for local home visiting agencies.

Delaware recognized April 20–24, 2026, as National Home Visiting Week, honoring its four evidence-based home visiting programs.

During National Home Visiting Week, the Home Visiting Community Advisory Board honored seven home visitors with Core Competency Superlative Awards.

Black Maternal Health Week 2026 marks 10 years of advocacy with the theme Rooted in Justice & Joy. Find the toolkit and events across Delaware.

Westside Family Healthcare's Holiday Assistance Program gave food bags, baby food, diapers and wipes to families with young children facing food insecurity.

Prevent Child Abuse Delaware's Wrap-Around Training Series offers home visiting professionals short, interactive sessions with practical tools.

Delaware Early Childhood Center Parents as Teachers and New Directions Early Head Start are starting a regular Stay & Play group at the Laurel Library.