For the past 18 months, you have called, e-mailed and visited your members of Congress, held interviews with the media, engaged in social media, responded to numerous alerts to the field, attended countless meetings and strategy calls and put your heart and soul into nurturing and protecting MIECHV for the thousands of children and families it serves today and those it will help become healthy and prosperous adults in the years to come. Thank you for your commitment to children and families and for your tenacity in never giving up despite challenging circumstances. This hard-fought victory belongs to you, Home Visiting Programs, families and supporters.

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Our nationally-certified trainers offer the “Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work”series, and other learning opportunities ranging from a 30-minute overview of Strengthening Families to a 5-hour session for in-home family educators. Workshops are all approved by WV STARS Professional Development System for Early Care and Education, and for Social Work Continuing Education.