IRIS in Action: Building Connections to Home Visiting
Date
June 11, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 AM CST
Event
IRIS in Action: Building Connections to Home Visiting
Home visiting programs are a critical entry point for families—supporting early childhood development, strengthening family stability, and connecting caregivers to essential resources. The IRIS in Action: Building Connections to Home Visiting session will highlight how communities are strengthening alignment across early childhood partners to ensure home visiting is more visible, accessible, and integrated within broader systems of care.
Hear from IRIS community partners representing different roles in supporting connections to home visiting as they highlight how stronger relationships and shared approaches are making it easier for families to access services. Presenters will share how IRIS has helped streamline referral processes, strengthen partnerships, and support more data-informed decision-making—ultimately building a more connected and responsive system for families.
Resources for Home Visiting Partnerships
Interested in learning more about how IRIS supports local visions for home visiting? Check out these community stories.
- Boosting Pediatrician Partnerships with Home Visiting Services via Integrated Referrals
- Enhancing Community Connectedness Through School Programs
- Madison County (IL) Launches Coordinated Intake System
Presenter Bios
Alex Phillips-Anglin
Community Engagement Coordinator
Project Eagle-University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Bio coming soon!
Erin Stout
Program Director
Peoria County Bright Futures, Peoria Heights, IL
Bio coming soon!
Gwendolyn Walsh, MSW, LSW
Medical Social Consultant
SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Bio coming soon!