04/22/2026
“Home visiting is having someone to listen when you feel like you have no one else—and knowing that support comes with no judgment.” - Arlette Gonzalez, Healthy Families, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
This National Home Visiting Week, we’re proud to highlight Arlette, Family Support Specialist with Healthy Families.
Arlette builds meaningful connections with families—listening to their stories, supporting their goals, and celebrating every win along the way. From helping parents feel confident caring for a newborn to cheering them on as they reach milestones like starting a business, getting a license, or buying a home—her work goes far beyond the home visits.
“It really does take a village to raise a child—and it’s an honor to be part of someone’s village," she says, "we take on so many roles during our visits, and many people need that extra support."
Whether it’s being greeted like family at the door, receiving photos of a baby’s milestone, or finding creative ways (like a game of UNO!) to connect, Arlette meets families where they are and helps them feel seen, heard, and supported.
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recognize that this kind of consistent, compassionate support helps reduce isolation, strengthen families, and create lasting impact.
💙 Powered by Hope. Strengthened by Prevention.
