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  1. Delaware Multisystem Healthy Action Committee (MSHAC)

    Delaware Multisystem Healthy Action Committee (MSHAC)

    By Emily A. Thompson  The charge of MSHAC is to plan how to better serve individuals and families affected by a substance use disorder through a multiagency approach. Meeting agenda topics have included sharing resources and educational materials, providing updates from local treatment providers, coordinating services and referrals, offering guidance on using the DFS reporting[…..]

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  2. New App Features — Delaware Family Support Hub

    New App Features — Delaware Family Support Hub

    By Melissa Pitts, Tapp Network The Delaware Family Support Hub continues to grow, with new tools and features being added regularly to support the Home Visiting Program and Family Support Specialists. The Delaware Family Support Hub mobile app is now available in the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads and Google Play Store for Android[…..]

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  3. Delaware Medicaid Postpartum Nutrition Program

    Delaware Medicaid Postpartum Nutrition Program

    By Emily A. Thompson We’re pleased to share an important resource available to your postpartum patients and clients enrolled in Delaware Medicaid. Delaware’s Postpartum Nutrition Program offers healthy, fully prepared meals delivered to a new mother’s home for up to 12 weeks after birth, at no cost to eligible members. This service helps support healing, nourishment, and[…..]

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  4. Meet Elise Harry, Practice Engagement Manager at Quality Insights

    Meet Elise Harry, Practice Engagement Manager at Quality Insights

    By Jen Ettinger Elise Harry brings over a decade of experience in case management and advocacy to her role at Quality Insights. She previously served as a victim advocate and an HIV medical case manager, supporting individuals and families through complex health and social challenges. Elise is passionate about building relationships and driving meaningful improvements[…..]

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  5. Building Brains and Bonds: Exploring Domain 1 of the Family Support Framework

    Building Brains and Bonds: Exploring Domain 1 of the Family Support Framework

    By Asaiah Fisher In each issue of the Thrive Quarterly Newsletter, we’ll highlight one of the 10 domains from the National Family Support Competency Framework. This issue features Domain 1: Infant and Early Childhood Development, which focuses on supporting the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth of young children — one of the most vital aspects of home[…..]

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  6. MIECHV Data Updates

    MIECHV Data Updates

    By Vik Vishnubhakta As we get into spring and summer, the MIECHV team will be carrying out multiple initiatives to improve data collection and reporting. In particular, the MIECHV team will be working with each local implementing agency (LIA) on quality assurance — that is, identifying what demographic, service utilization, and performance measures have considerable[…..]

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  7. Nurse-Family Partnership Community Collaborations

    Nurse-Family Partnership Community Collaborations

    By Liset Villalobos In April, our NCC nurses represented the Nurse-Family Partnership and attended two community events. The first event, on April 15, was the Delaware First Health Baby Shower. Our nurses, not pictured, Agnes Kimani and Sara Rey-Gonzalez, attended this wonderful event and were able to obtain a referral who has recently enrolled in[…..]

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  8. CSD PAT: Work and Play!

    CSD PAT: Work and Play!

    By Noelle Bartkowski PAT New Castle County recently completed the Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process through PAT National. Group Connections have been busy! The whole team was involved and is looking forward to receiving the Blue Ribbon in October. Families are coming out weekly for fun and an opportunity to build social skills. Families value[…..]

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  9. Spring 2025 PAT New Castle County News

    Spring 2025 PAT New Castle County News

    By Noelle Bartkowski PAT NCC is preparing to close out this program year and gear up for 2025-2026. Recently, Tamara Hackett-Swain and Krystal Grubjesic traveled to Legislative Hall to witness and celebrate the proclamation and resolution recognizing National Home Visiting Week in the state of Delaware. Krystal Grubjesic and Barbara Berganzo will present at the[…..]

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  10. NFP Attends Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus

    NFP Attends Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus

    By Marneda Bailey On March 20, the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy hosted the Delaware Legislative Women’s Caucus. Trailblazing women of the past were honored during Women’s History Month. Change-makers of Delaware’s future were also honored at this event. Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting nurses felt honored to be invited to join the celebration.

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  11. Delaware Early Childhood Center Home Visiting

    Delaware Early Childhood Center Home Visiting

    By Christine Hoeflich-Olley DECC home visiting staff (Parents as Teachers and New Directions Early Head Start) have been enjoying the warm weather and getting outside with families to explore the community — and for home visits! We have celebrated our home visiting heroes over the past several weeks, first at our annual Early Head Start[…..]

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  12. Delaware Early Childhood Center Home Visiting

    Delaware Early Childhood Center Home Visiting

    By Christine Hoeflich-Olley The DECC home visiting programs have been busy visiting families, holding community groups, and focusing on quality over the last few months! DECC PAT and NDEHS have welcomed several new staff and families along the way! Home visitors are busy planning for upcoming STEAM group events at each Stay and Play site![…..]

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  13. Champions Among Us

    Champions Among Us

    By Emily A. Thompson Honoring the heart, skill, and spirit behind our mission. We’re proud to introduce Champions Among Us, a new feature in our quarterly newsletter dedicated to celebrating the incredible people who make our work possible. Each issue will spotlight the individuals who go above and beyond in serving families and supporting our[…..]

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  14. A Proclamation: Celebrating National Home Visiting Week in Delaware

    A Proclamation: Celebrating National Home Visiting Week in Delaware

    April 21–25, 2025 Celebrating National Home Visiting Week in Delaware By Emily A. Thompson Gov. Matt Meyer has officially declared April 21–25 as National Home Visiting Week in Delaware, recognizing the incredible work of home visitors and the life-changing impact they have on families. Home visiting programs provide essential support to families — from pregnancy[…..]

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  15. Expanding the Reach of MSHAC with a New Partner Flyer

    Expanding the Reach of MSHAC with a New Partner Flyer

    The charge of MSHAC is to plan how to serve families with a substance use disorder better through a multiagency approach. Agenda topics for these meetings have included: Sharing resources and educational materials. Updates from local treatment providers. Coordination of services and referrals. Tips for using the DFS reporting hotline. Related state legislation. Walking through[…..]

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  16. Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Town Hall

    Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Town Hall

    The Town Hall for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC), held on Jan. 24 at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, was a resounding success! We are thrilled to continue the important conversations around the expansion of IECMHC in Delaware. The event provided a deeper understanding of the Delaware Model, highlighting its approach to supporting[…..]

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  17. Let’s Thrive! Home Visiting Workforce Symposium

    Let’s Thrive! Home Visiting Workforce Symposium

    Connecting Delaware’s Community Health Workers and Family Support Specialists for a day of collaboration, learning, and networking. On Thursday, Jan. 23, a group of 75 Community Health Workers and Family Support Specialists with Delaware’s Home Visiting Program gathered for “Lets Thrive! A Home Visiting Workforce Symposium” at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. Pregnant women and families[…..]

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  18. Home Visiting Community Advisory Board Holds First 2025 In-Person Meeting

    Home Visiting Community Advisory Board Holds First 2025 In-Person Meeting

    In January, the Home Visiting Community Advisory Board (HVCAB) held an in-person meeting, setting the stage for more in-person gatherings throughout 2025, with more details to come. The discussion focused on key priorities for Home Visiting Programs, including improving infrastructure, enhancing professional development, increasing family and community involvement, strengthening communication strategies, fostering collaboration, and integrating[…..]

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  19. Invest in Yourself: The Power of Professional Development

    Invest in Yourself: The Power of Professional Development

    Submitted by Asaiah Beaman Fisher In the field of home visiting, continuous learning is not just beneficial — it’s essential! Professional development empowers you to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and stay ahead in an evolving landscape. Whether it’s learning new communication techniques, understanding child development on a deeper level, or discovering new resources[…..]

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  20. Help Me Grow 2-1-1 Receives an Impressive Diaper Grant

    Help Me Grow 2-1-1 Receives an Impressive Diaper Grant

    Help Me Grow was fortunate to receive a generous grant specifically designated for buying diapers. Thanks to this support, they were able to acquire nearly 300 cases of diapers and wipes — an incredible supply! As a phone-based service, Help Me Grow 2-1-1 faced the challenge of distributing these essential items swiftly to families in[…..]

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