Families Forward Virginia

09/01/2026

Meeting families in their own space—from pregnancy through early childhood. 💙

That is exactly what Delegate Lily Franklin experienced when she joined CHIP of New River Valley for a home visit in Southwest Virginia!

Through programs like CHIP of Virginia, Families Forward Virginia supports home visiting professionals who build trusted relationships with families while providing personalized guidance, developmental support, and connections to essential community resources.

A big thank-you to Delegate Franklin for spending time with this wonderful family and seeing firsthand how home visiting helps children thrive, parents feel supported, and families grow stronger.

07/22/2026

For more than 35 years, Virginia’s CHIP model has partnered with communities across the state, serving nearly 40,000 children and families. This new research reinforces that investing in VA’s Own Home Visiting program leads to measurable economic benefits, particularly for mothers facing barriers to employment.
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07/21/2026

Comprehensive Support Drives Economic Mobility!!!

Virginia’s CHIP program takes a two-generation, whole-family approach to strengthening economic security and family well-being!

Each family is paired with a registered nurse and a parent educator, who provide in-home support addressing health, parenting, and family well-being goals.

These supports allow families not only to secure employment but to build long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

07/20/2026

A new study from Child Trends shows CHIP works to empower mothers who are nearly twice as likely to find employment as those who were eligible but did not receive CHIP.

When mothers succeed, so does their family!

07/18/2026

For many families, CHIP is a turning point.
With support from CHIP staff, one mother secured stable employment, earned her GED, and is now pursuing a college degree—highlighting the program’s long-term impact on economic mobility and opportunity.

07/17/2026

A week ago today, a portion of the Goochland County Lemonade Stand Team (there were eight children in total) stopped by the Families Forward Virginia state office to deliver their incredible $511 donation, and they were absolutely beaming as they shared how they raised the funds.

What struck me most was the spirit behind it. They saw an opportunity, rallied together, and turned lemons into lemonade—literally and figuratively. Their creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm are such a wonderful reminder that even small ideas can grow into something that makes a real difference for children and families.

It was such a joyful visit and a powerful example of young people coming together to do something positive for their community. Their kindness, determination, and generosity left a big impression on all of us.

Big thanks and gratitude to Bonnie (the Lemonade Stand Team parent leader), who said, "Our hope is to instill the importance of giving back to the community and the power of compassion."

07/17/2026

CHIP Works! A new study from Child Trends shows that mothers enrolled in Virginia’s Comprehensive Health Investment Project are nearly twice as likely to be employed after 1 year of enrollment that a similar group of mothers who did not receive CHIP. CHIP, VA’s Own Comprehensive Health Investment Project, offers the Commonwealth a cost-effective and comprehensive approach to economic mobility and family well-being for families living within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. By helping families manage health and mental health, promoting positive birth outcomes, increasing parent’s confidence and knowledge, and helping mother’s achieve employment, CHIP is empowering families, two generations at a time.

07/17/2026

CHIP Works! A new study from Child Trends shows that mothers enrolled in Virginia’s Comprehensive Health Investment Project are nearly twice as likely to be employed after 1 year of enrollment that a similar group of mothers who did not receive CHIP.

By helping families manage health and mental health, promoting positive birth outcomes, increasing parent’s confidence and knowledge, and helping mother’s achieve employment, CHIP is empowering families, two generations at a time.

04/30/2026

04/30/2026