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IRIS in Action: Building Connections to Home Visiting

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.

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Resources for Home Visiting Partnerships

Interested in learning more about how IRIS supports local visions for home visiting? Check out these community stories. 

 

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!