Maryland Home Visiting Week Proclaimed April 20-24, 2026
Summary
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland has proclaimed April 20-24, 2026 as Maryland Home Visiting Week. The proclamation recognizes early childhood home visiting programs and parenting education as tools to promote healthy child development, strengthen families, and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect. The observance is symbolic and does not create enforceable obligations or penalties.
What changed
The Governor of Maryland has issued a proclamation designating April 20-24, 2026 as Maryland Home Visiting Week. The proclamation acknowledges the importance of early childhood home visiting programs and parenting education in supporting child brain development, family relationships, and equity. This is a ceremonial declaration with no binding legal effect — it does not impose any regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, or compliance deadlines on any party.
For organizations involved in home visiting services or early childhood programs, this proclamation represents public recognition of their sector but does not alter licensing, funding, or operational requirements. Healthcare providers, social services agencies, and early childhood educators should note this as an informational observance rather than a regulatory development requiring any changes to current practices.
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Proclamation from the Governor of the State of Maryland Maryland Home Visiting Week
April 20 - 24, 2026
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; and
WHEREAS, Home visiting can include a variety of different programs and models, including infant and early childhood home visiting programs and parenting education programs; and
WHEREAS, Home visiting programs can help parents meet the unique needs of their children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, and promote equity; and
WHEREAS, Well-trained professionals implement early childhood home visitation so that all families reached have the opportunity to access information in ways that respect their unique beliefs, traditions, and customs; and
WHEREAS, The State of Maryland urges individuals and organizations across our state to learn more about home visiting resources to support the health and well-being of our children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim APRIL 20- 24, 2026 as MARYLAND HOME VISITING WEEK in Maryland, and do commend this observation to all of our citizens.
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