Indiana Families Gain Home Visits in 9 More Counties

Expectant parents and families with infants in newly covered counties can now access free, voluntary support.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Child Care

Indiana Families Gain Home Visits in 9 More Counties

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Should your county's new parents have access to state-funded home visit programs?

The Villages of Indiana has expanded Healthy Families Indiana, a voluntary home-visitation program, to nine additional counties, bringing coverage to 20 counties. The expansion follows a four-year, $34 million funding award from the Indiana Department of Child Services, and families with newborns or expectant parents in the newly covered counties can now access the free support.

Why it matters

Home-visiting support during pregnancy and in the first months of a child's life is aimed at helping families navigate early childhood development, and this expansion extends that support to more Hoosier households. The added state funding gives the program a multiyear footing in counties that previously lacked coverage.

Data from state program records show nearly 2,900 households received assistance in 2025, and the nine-county expansion brings coverage to 20 of Indiana's 92 counties. The source does not provide outcome measures for participating families, and officials' estimate of how many additional families will be served over the coming year has not been quantified beyond hundreds.

The players

The Villages of Indiana

A nonprofit organization operating from Indianapolis and Bloomington that administers Healthy Families Indiana home-visiting services.

Indiana Department of Child Services

The state agency responsible for child welfare and family support programs, which awarded the four-year, $34 million funding grant.

The details

Healthy Families Indiana pairs expectant parents and families with infants younger than about 75 days old with trained support professionals who tailor guidance to each household's goals. Services are optional and can begin during pregnancy or shortly after birth, and support can continue until a child reaches age 3. The program is state-administered and voluntary, and The Villages of Indiana, which operates from Indianapolis and Bloomington, carries out the work.

November 5, 2026: Expansion to nine additional counties was announced.
2025: Nearly 2,900 households received program assistance.
Over the four-year funding period: The Indiana Department of Child Services funding award supports the program.

Program Trajectory

The expansion extends Healthy Families Indiana, a statewide voluntary home-visitation program now available in all 92 counties, into nine more counties that were previously outside its coverage area. It builds on the program's existing structure rather than introducing a new service model.

Expectant parents and families with infants up to about 75 days old in the newly covered counties may be able to access free, optional home visits that begin during pregnancy or soon after birth. Parents in these areas can ask their prenatal or pediatric providers whether a referral to a home-visiting program is appropriate for their household.

The takeaway

Early support during pregnancy and infancy can help families build routines and connect with resources, and programs like this are available at no cost to eligible households. Talk with your pediatrician or obstetric provider about whether a home-visiting program fits your family's needs.