Congress Passes $1.5 Billion for Home Visiting

by Kids Forward | March 24, 2010

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The health care reform legislation passed this week includes $1.5 billion for voluntary, evidence-based home visiting programs for new and expectant mothers. The bill was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010.

The $1.5 billion is available over five years for evidence-based home visiting programs for at-risk families. This funding marks the first time the federal government has recognized the importance of home visiting and put resources behind it. The funding is “mandatory,” meaning it does not have to go through the regular appropriations process in the Congress.

For more information, go to: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=57904

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