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CalWORKS Home-Visiting Program (HVP)

Offering home visitation services to families receiving CalWORKs cash aid with a focus on child development, parenting, and family well-being.

About the CalWORKS Home-Visiting Program

The CalWORKs Home Visiting program offers home visitation services to families in Orange County receiving CalWORKs cash aid who are pregnant or have children under two years of age. The program uses the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to support child development and family well-being. In addition to the home visitation services, the program also includes a one-time $1,000 Material Goods Expenditure fund to each enrolled family to help address the health and safety needs of the child and family.

Partner

Social Services Agency (SSA)

Length

Up to 24 months

Cost

No cost

Eligibility

Referrals accepted from SSA or conversion from other Priority Center programs if eligible

Audience

Families in Orange County receiving CalWORKs cash aid who are pregnant or have children under two years of age

Languages

English, Vietnamese, and Spanish (access to portable translators for threshold languages)

Program Director

Truyen Nguyen

Program Supervisor

Teresa Morales

What We Address

The CalWORKs Home Visiting program supports families receiving CalWORKs cash aid by offering home visitation services focusing on child development, parenting, and overall family well-being. The program also provides access to vital resources to ensure the health and safety of the family.

Child development

Parenting

Family well-being

Resources and support

Program Elements

This program focuses on four key elements designed to support families and foster positive outcomes for child development and parenting.

Home visits

Biweekly home visits (either in-person or virtual) are provided to support child development, family dynamics, and access to necessary resources.

Parent education

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum offers parents guidance on child development, family wellness, and positive parenting practices.

Case management

Families are assisted by home visitors in accessing community resources such as healthcare, childcare, and mental health services.

Family support

The program works closely with families to ensure a healthy, safe home environment, providing resources to support long-term family stability and success.

Program Timelines

The CalWORKS Home-Visiting Program offers regular support for families, ensuring a consistent approach to child development and family wellness over the two-year program period.

Referral

Parents and guardians can self-refer or be referred by a provider by calling or visiting the website. Referrals that meet the program’s criteria are contacted the same day or by the next business day to schedule the initial screening.

Screening and Initial Contact

Upon referral, the program staff schedule a screening session, which can be done in the family’s home or virtually, to assess the child’s development and behavior.

Service Planning

After the screening, the team works with the family to develop an individualized service plan that includes referrals to appropriate programs or services based on the child’s needs.

Ongoing Support

Over the course of two years, the program provides regular check-ins and short-term parenting support and connects families with community resources for ongoing care and development.

Funded by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County

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