[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 185 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 185 Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National Home Visiting Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2025 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National Home Visiting Week''. Whereas every child deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her potential; Whereas the early childhood years are the most active period for the developing brain and a stable, secure relationship with a nurturing, caring adult is a key factor in the development of young children; Whereas home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect; Whereas, in 2023, evidence-based home visiting was implemented in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, 5 territories, 21 Indigenous communities, and 51 percent of United States counties; Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program served over 139,000 parents and children and provided over 919,000 home visits; Whereas more than 280,000 families received evidence-based home visiting services in 2023, over the course of more than 2,800,000 home visits; Whereas more than 20,000 home visitors and supervisors delivered evidence-based services nationwide in 2023; and Whereas home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support that helps families thrive, promotes positive parenting practices, and ensures children have a strong foundation for a healthy, successful life: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate supports-- (1) the designation of the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National Home Visiting Week''; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Home Visiting Week. <all>