Find a Home Visiting Program or Perinatal Peer Navigator Program
Search for home visiting and perinatal peer navigator programs near you by selecting your county or by choosing both your county and your family’s eligibility.
Michigan offers 8 types of home visiting programs and the Perinatal Peer Navigator Program. Not sure which type is right for you? View descriptions of the programs in your area below.
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Am I Eligible ?
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Family Spirit
Program Description: FS provides support and education during pregnancy and the first five years of a child's life. Services may include health education, community referrals, breastfeeding support, depression screening, and transportation to medical and other appointments. FS offers home or office visits by a Maternal Child Health Nurse and Outreach Worker.
Visit Frequency: Visits range from weekly to monthly depending on the needs of the family and age of the child. Visits generally last between 45-90 minutes.
Program Description: FS provides support and education during pregnancy and the first five years of a child's life. Services may include health education, community referrals, breastfeeding support, depression screening, and transportation to medical and other appointments. FS offers home or office visits by a Maternal Child Health Nurse and Outreach Worker.
Visit Frequency: Visits range from weekly to monthly depending on the needs of the family and age of the child. Visits generally last between 45-90 minutes.
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Nurse-Family Partnership
Program Description: NFP provides personalized home visits by registered nurses. Services provided include prenatal health and childbirth education, infant health, child developmental screenings, practical tips on positive parenting techniques to promote strong parent-child relationships, connection to community services, and encouragement to help families reach their life goals. NFP serves first-time pregnant people who are less than 28 weeks pregnant.
Visit Frequency: Families receive weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits dependent on length of enrollment and age of the child. Visit schedule is determined by the family and can be changed based on family needs.
Program Description: NFP provides personalized home visits by registered nurses. Services provided include prenatal health and childbirth education, infant health, child developmental screenings, practical tips on positive parenting techniques to promote strong parent-child relationships, connection to community services, and encouragement to help families reach their life goals. NFP serves first-time pregnant people who are less than 28 weeks pregnant.
Visit Frequency: Families receive weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits dependent on length of enrollment and age of the child. Visit schedule is determined by the family and can be changed based on family needs.
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Early Head Start – Home Based
Program Description: EHS helps children be healthy. EHS knows parents are their child's first and most important teacher. EHS serves pregnant women, families with children birth to 3 years, and families with a child with a disability.
Visit Frequency: Home visits take place weekly for 90 minutes. There are also two social activities that are available to families twice per month.
Program Description: EHS helps children be healthy. EHS knows parents are their child's first and most important teacher. EHS serves pregnant women, families with children birth to 3 years, and families with a child with a disability.
Visit Frequency: Home visits take place weekly for 90 minutes. There are also two social activities that are available to families twice per month.
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Healthy Families America
Program Description: HFA is a family-centered program, supporting parents during their pregnancy and after to build a positive bond between them and their children. HFA supports child development and growth as well as helping to make connections to healthcare, insurance, and other community resources. With HFA, families will always have support as they navigate the joys and struggles of parenthood, creating a plan with them to meet their needs. Families who are pregnant or with young children, within three months of birth, are eligible.
Visit Frequency: Families are offered weekly visits at the beginning of services. Visits are for 60 minutes. How often families have home visits can change depending on their needs.
Program Description: HFA is a family-centered program, supporting parents during their pregnancy and after to build a positive bond between them and their children. HFA supports child development and growth as well as helping to make connections to healthcare, insurance, and other community resources. With HFA, families will always have support as they navigate the joys and struggles of parenthood, creating a plan with them to meet their needs. Families who are pregnant or with young children, within three months of birth, are eligible.
Visit Frequency: Families are offered weekly visits at the beginning of services. Visits are for 60 minutes. How often families have home visits can change depending on their needs.
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Infant Mental Health
Program Description: IMH provides support to pregnant people and parents/caregivers who may be having difficulty bonding with their child. IMH enrolls families during pregnancy through their child's third birthday.
Visit Frequency: Families generally begin services after their child is born, although services may begin during pregnancy, and continue until their child is age three. The intensity and duration of visits is based on family needs.
Program Description: IMH provides support to pregnant people and parents/caregivers who may be having difficulty bonding with their child. IMH enrolls families during pregnancy through their child's third birthday.
Visit Frequency: Families generally begin services after their child is born, although services may begin during pregnancy, and continue until their child is age three. The intensity and duration of visits is based on family needs.
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Maternal Infant Health Program
Program Description: MIHP provides home visits made by a nurse and a social worker, and sometimes by an infant mental health specialist, registered dietician, or lactation consultant. These home visitors may perform health assessments, case management, teaching, and support, as well as connection to community resources. Services provided include prenatal and infant/caregiver assessments, immunization and well-child visit support, health and childbirth education referrals, transportation, and connection with local community resources.
Visit Frequency: Visits are offered monthly but may be more frequent. Pregnant persons in the program can receive up to nine visits throughout the pregnancy and after delivery. Depending upon the needs of the infant and their caregiver, infants enrolled in the program can receive up to 36 visits. Home visits may continue until the infant reaches 18 months age based on the needs of the infant and caregiver.
Program Description: MIHP provides home visits made by a nurse and a social worker, and sometimes by an infant mental health specialist, registered dietician, or lactation consultant. These home visitors may perform health assessments, case management, teaching, and support, as well as connection to community resources. Services provided include prenatal and infant/caregiver assessments, immunization and well-child visit support, health and childbirth education referrals, transportation, and connection with local community resources.
Visit Frequency: Visits are offered monthly but may be more frequent. Pregnant persons in the program can receive up to nine visits throughout the pregnancy and after delivery. Depending upon the needs of the infant and their caregiver, infants enrolled in the program can receive up to 36 visits. Home visits may continue until the infant reaches 18 months age based on the needs of the infant and caregiver.
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Parents as Teachers
Program Description: PAT provides personalized home visits by certified parent educators trained in child development. PAT supports parents' understanding of what to expect in each stage of their child's development. PAT offers practical tips on ways to encourage learning, manage challenging behavior, and promote strong parent-child relationships. Group meetings are held for parents to gain new insights and to share their experiences, common concerns, and successes. PAT also offers periodic screening of their child's overall development, language, hearing, and vision. PAT serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to kindergarten entry. Families can enroll at any point during this time.
Visit Frequency: Families can receive monthly to twice monthly visits, depending on family needs. Home Visits are generally 60 minutes. Families are also offered 12 group connections per year.
Program Description: PAT provides personalized home visits by certified parent educators trained in child development. PAT supports parents' understanding of what to expect in each stage of their child's development. PAT offers practical tips on ways to encourage learning, manage challenging behavior, and promote strong parent-child relationships. Group meetings are held for parents to gain new insights and to share their experiences, common concerns, and successes. PAT also offers periodic screening of their child's overall development, language, hearing, and vision. PAT serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to kindergarten entry. Families can enroll at any point during this time.
Visit Frequency: Families can receive monthly to twice monthly visits, depending on family needs. Home Visits are generally 60 minutes. Families are also offered 12 group connections per year.
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Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) Program Description: PALS-I provides home visits by a PALS-certified parent coach. PALS-I coaches teach and support early childhood and responsive caregiving strategies to help foster and strengthen positive parent-child interactions. Services provided include parent interaction strength-based assessment, developmental milestone tracking, one-on-one coaching, and connection with local community services.
Visit Frequency: Families receive 10-11 visits per year lasting a minimum of 90 minutes.
Visit Frequency: Families receive 10-11 visits per year lasting a minimum of 90 minutes.
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Additional Resources for Families
Looking for other resources and support?
If you have concerns about your child’s development:
If you have concerns about your child’s emotional development or behavior:
For any additional general support and resources (food, housing, clothing, child care, etc.):
- Michigan 2-1-1: Access help with food, housing, bill payment, and family support through Michigan 2-1-1: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days A Year. Dial 2-1-1, text your ZIP code to 898211, or follow the link to the website to chat with a live agent in your region and search for services near you.
- MI Bridges
- MI Kids Matter
Am I Eligible for Early Head Start Details
EHS serves pregnant women, families with children birth to 3, and families with a child with a disability. Program has income guidelines.
Am I Eligible for Family Spirit Details
FS serves pregnant women and families with children younger than three in American Indian Communities. Program does not have income guidelines.
Am I Eligible for Healthy Families America Details
HFA serves pregnant women and families who are facing challenges or who need emotional support. Families sign up during pregnancy and until a child is 3 months old. Service can continue until child's 5th birthday.
Am I Eligible for Infant Mental Health Details
IMH serves families who are vulnerable and may be struggling to meet their baby's needs. Families can enroll during pregnancy through their child's third birthday. Program has income guidelines.
Am I Eligible for Maternal Infant Health Program Details
MIHP serves Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and infants through 12 months.
Am I Eligible for Nurse Family Partner Details
NFP serves first-time mothers . Enrollment takes place no later than the 28th week of pregnancy, and once enrolled, services continue until the child is 2 years old. Program has income guidelines.
Am I Eligible for Parents as Teachers Details
PAT serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to kindergarten entry. Families can enroll at any point during this time. Program does not have income guidelines.
Am I Eligible for Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) Details
PALS serves families of children age 5-15 months. Program has income guidelines.