Professional Development Supports for Home Visitors and Supervisors: Strengthening the Home Visiting Workforce (Revised)

Examines the state of the professional development systems for home visiting with an emphasis on home visitors who provide direct services to families. Describes the perspectives of home visitors and home visiting supervisors working in Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)-funded agencies, along with stakeholders with expertise in professional development as it pertains to the field of home visiting. Examines ways in which professional development could be improved to strengthen the home visiting workforce.