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At the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), we are convinced that home visiting programs are a solution to reach every family with children 0–3; particularly those living in the most remote rural areas. Every home visiting program we have visited has been adapted to the context; but there are always some common features: young children need affection, nutrition, a safe and healthy environment, someone who talks, sings and plays with them, and they also need available people to interact and learn. This chapter addresses some of the main issues that need to be taken into consideration by home visiting programs in isolated rural communities.
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Actually, in Peru, the Armada has dedicated two fully furnished boats to bring a team that visits families with young children across the main rivers of the Amazonian territory of Loreto. The team includes health, education, protection, and other specialized staff that provide direct support to home visitors and other social agents in isolated communities. Ten more ships are under construction to scale the program.
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Yánez, J. (2016). The Investment in Home Visit Programs in Rural Indigenous Communities as a Strategy to Grant a Good Start in Life for Young Children. In: Roggman, L., Cardia, N. (eds) Home Visitation Programs. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17984-1_13
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