Resource Library

The Resource Library features research and evaluation, tools, and resources from the field to inform recruitment, support, and retention of a qualified home visiting workforce. Inclusion in the Resource Library does not constitute an endorsement of the product, in whole or in part, or its authors. Search the library by entering a term below and/or using the available filters. To share a resource, tool, or publication for inclusion in the resource library, email hvwfd@jbassoc.com.

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  • | Brief

Prioritizing home visitor safety: Strategies to support the home visiting workforce.

By Cachet, P., Joraanstad, A., Ruben, J., & Sparr, M.

This brief discusses the potential effects of home visitors feeling unsafe at work and the strategies program leaders can use to create a culture of safety. It is primarily based upon a scan of existing literature and resources conducted by the Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development (Workforce Institute). It also incorporates voices from the home visiting field gathered through Workforce Institute engagement activities.

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  • | Brief

Recognizing home visitor accomplishments: Strategies to support the home visiting workforce.

By Morrison, C., Sparr, M., & Joraanstad, A.

This brief highlights the need to recognize home visitor efforts, and the strategies program leaders can use to help staff feel validated and appreciated. It is primarily based upon a scan of existing literature and resources conducted by the Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development (Workforce Institute). It also incorporates voices from the home visiting field gathered through Workforce Institute engagement activities.

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  • | Brief

Fostering home visitor peer relationships: Strategies to support the home visiting workforce

By Fisk, E., Joraanstad, A., & Sparr, M.

This brief focuses on the importance of peer relationships among home visitors and the strategies program leaders can use to foster these relationships. It is primarily based upon a scan of existing literature and resources conducted by the Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development (Workforce Institute). It also incorporates voices from the home visiting field gathered through Workforce Institute engagement activities.

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  • | Report

Professional Development

By Center for Prevention Research & Development at the University of Illinois

The MIECHV and IDHS State Home Visiting Program Staff Survey is conducted each year by the Center for Prevention Research and Development (CPRD) at the University of Illinois in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood (IDHS-DEC). The goals of the survey are to obtain feedback and better understand the needs of the Illinois MIECHV and IDHS State Home Visiting funded workforce. This report focuses on professional development findings.

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  • | Other

Illinois Assessment of Home Visiting Workforce Needs

By Betty Akamani, Jennifer Martin, Rachel Salrin, and Joellyn Whitehead

This resource provides findings from a needs asssessment of the Illinois Home Visiting Workforce

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  • | Planning Tool

Home Visiting Investment Plan Annual Progress Report: August 2022

By Colorado Early Childhood Leadership Commission

This resource, developed by the Colorado Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC)’s Home Visiting Investment Task Force, provides recommendations to expand access and increase quality of home visiting services across the state.

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  • | Brief

Considerations for Supporting the Home Visiting Worforce under MIECHV Reauthorization

By Falletta, K., Rosinsky, K., Crowne, S

Authors spoke with home visiting leaders in three states to learn more about their efforts to strengthen the workforce, including efforts to increase home visitors’ compensation and provide additional supports for their professional and personal well-being. In this brief, we present an overview of these efforts—in the form of “snapshots” highlighting efforts from three states—and offer considerations for MIECHV awardees as they plan for the future of their home visiting programs. (author summary)

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  • | Other

Workforce Wellness: Self-care Reframed within the Lens of Trauma Informed Care

By Ana Hristić

This resource provides an overview of the impact of trauma on workforce and strategies for maintaining emotional wellness at the individual and organizational level.

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  • | Fact/Tip Sheet

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

By Trauma Informed Oregon

This document provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It is intended for those who are beginning to consider ways to address workforce wellness in their programs and organization by providing background and definitions. (author summary)

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  • | Fact/Tip Sheet

Self-Care Activities and Resources

By Rapid Response – Virtual Home Visiting

This resource compiles self-care activities and resources shared by live participants in the Rapid-Response Virtual Home Visiting Self-Care webinar held on May 13, 2020.