During the 2025 National Home Visiting Summit, more than 100 attendees participated in Capitol Hill visits to educate their elected officials about the importance of home visiting for parents, children, and families in their home communities. As advocates prepare to join 2026 Hill Visits in Washington D.C. on Monday, September 28, 2026, we are excited to offer a suite of resources for advocates and all Summit attendees. Our vision is that advocates, home visiting professionals, parents and caregivers, and other home visiting champions will feel prepared, supported, and energized to engage in Congressional outreach during the 2026 Summit!
- What: Home visiting advocates will meet with their Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C.
- Why: Raise awareness about home visiting and the federal priorities needed to sustain and scale its impact on families and communities. Visits will occur right at the end of the federal fiscal year, when legislators will be casting critical votes to support federal funding for maternal health and early learning/care.
- When: In-person visits will occur on Monday, September 28, from 9am – 3pm, the day before the National Home Visiting Summit. Specific timing is dependent on Congressional office availability.
- How to sign-up: In-person Summit attendees will indicate whether they plan to participate in Capitol Hill visits when registering for the 2026 National Home Visiting Summit. If you have already registered but did not indicate your interest in participating in Hill Visits, you may modify your registration.
In the months leading up to the Summit, Start Early will be offering a suite of resources to prepare advocates to engage their elected leaders on Capitol Hill. This includes training materials, networking opportunities and individual TA to support participants to effectively communicate with members of their Congressional delegation in September. Jump to the resources below including our Advocacy 101 series.
