Adopt the Family Home Visitation Act

LB 104 adopts the Family Home Visitation Act to establish state-funded home visitation programs for families with children under five or pregnant individuals. The bill requires all state-funded programs to be evidence-based, delivered by trained professionals (like nurses or social workers), and focus on improving maternal/child health, parenting skills, and school readiness while reducing child maltreatment. Programs must meet specific quality standards, including cultural competency and continuous improvement, and the Department of Health and Human Services must report annually on program details, outcomes, and funding. This directly affects eligible families and service providers by setting clear guidelines for program implementation and accountability.