This model home visiting curriculum, developed by the Center for Prevention and Early Intervention at Florida State University, is widely used by home-visiting programs throughout the United States and beyond. From the first curriculum (Home Visiting Curriculum for Expectant Families) to the last (Home Visiting Curriculum: Toddlers's Months 19 -36), this comprehensive five-volume series is the product of more than ten years of research and development. The series is based on the ever increasing body of evidence underscoring the importance of the early years of childhood as being crucial to healthy growth and development. This family-centered curriculum offers home visitors the tools they need for guiding families to understand, nurture, and protect their young children.

Each volume of the curriculum is complemented by handouts for families that are visually attractive and that reinforce the content and focus of each home visit. The high quality of all the materials, both of the curriculum guides and the handouts, "uplift and honor the partnerships of parents and home visitors as they do the hard work of reaching their goals" [from Toddler's Months 19-36].

Many of the child development professionals who read this blog know and use this curriculum. It is our hope that others of you will discover it and incorporate it into your teaching and your work with families. It is a jewel!