Making News: MIECHV Grants, 2026

MIECHV is making headlines! The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program provides federal funding to states to use to pair families with very young children with trained home visitors such as nurses, social workers, and educators. In this voluntary program, parents (or soon-to-be parents) with very limited resources or support meet one-on-one with home visitors from pregnancy through their child’s kindergarten entry to help lay the foundation for the health, education, development, and economic self-sufficiency of the entire family.

Recap: In October 2026, a new round of funding was distributed to states to support home visiting programs.

And it’s making news.

IDAHO: Idaho Receives Nearly $5 Million for Home Visiting Services
Idaho Daily Fly | 10/5/26
“Idaho has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to support voluntary home visiting programs for parents and young children, according to the Association of State and Tribal Home Visiting Initiatives…According to the association, research on home visiting programs shows improvements in birth outcomes and early childhood development, along with a reduced risk of child abuse and neglect.”

MISSOURI: Missouri Receives $7,434,869 in Federal Funding to Deliver Home Visiting Services to Families
Wayne County Journal Banner | 10/5/26
“MIECHV reflects a simple idea: supporting parents early gives children a stronger start. Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, and by giving them the tools and support they need, we help create a strong foundation for children to thrive,” said Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Tom Engels. “These awards will help states and jurisdictions provide pregnant women and families the support they need during the critical early years of a child’s life.

NEW YORK: New York gets $15.2 million federal home-visiting award
FingerLakes1 | 10/05/26
“New York’s health department received a $15.2 million federal award to support voluntary home visits for pregnant people and families with young children…The federal program serves families through the period before a child enters kindergarten. HRSA says the visits are focused on communities with greater risks for poor maternal and child health outcomes, including rural areas and low-income households.”

OHIO: U.S. announces millions in funds for childhood development in Ohio
NBC4 | 10/05/26
“Last year, the program provided more than one million home visits to over 158,000 parents and children around the country. [Parent Shemya] Wilson shared that it’s imperative to continue investing in this program because it provides families with access to care and she urges families to never be afraid to ask for help.”

PENNSYLVANIA: PA receives $18.7M in federal funding for maternal and child healthcare
ABC27 | 10/05/26
“Expecting mothers and families with young children are able to meet regularly with trained home visitors, based on what the HRSA calls ‘gold-standard’ scientific research, which found that home visits during pregnancy and early childhood can be crucial in ‘preventing chronic disease, child abuse and neglect, promoting school readiness, and boosting families’ economic self-sufficiency.'”

WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia to receive $8.1 million for maternal, child home visiting services
WV News | 10/05/26
“West Virginia’s $8.1 million award is part of funding distributed to 56 states and jurisdictions. The nationwide awards include base grants, which provide foundational support for home visiting programs, and matching grants that allow recipients to expand services and reach more eligible families. In fiscal year 2025, MIECHV provided more than 1 million home visits to more than 158,000 parents and children across one-third of U.S. counties.”

For More About MIECHV

• The First 5 Things To Know about MIECHV – A quick, topline read about the program
• FFYF’S MIECHV Overview – a deeper dive into how the program operates and its impact on families.
• July 2026 House Ways + Means Committee Hearing on MIECHV – with quotes from lawmakers about the program’s importance and successes in their states.