25 Years of Child First: Building Stronger Futures Through Early Mental Health Support

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Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month inspires reflection on how we understand, support, and invest in mental health in our own communities. It is also a reminder that mental health begins early – in the earliest, most formative years of a young child’s life and in the relationships that surround them. For 25 years, Child

CHANGENT ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP WITH DEEP EXPERTISE IN HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SYSTEMS

DENVER, CO (March 13, 2026) — Changent, the national organization supporting Nurse Family Partnership® and Child First, today announced the election of Jonathan Webb as Chair and Steven Summer as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Both leaders have served on the Changent Board (Jonathan since 2023 and Steven since 2024), bringing continuity and

CHANGENT INTEGRATES FAMILY VOICES AND EXPERIENCES INTO POLICY AND PROGRAMMING WITH INAUGURAL FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Council introduces personal perspective into the evidence-based home visiting organization’s approach and engagement with its network of 57,000+ families. DENVER, COLO. (March 3, 2026) — Changent launched its Family Advisory Council for Transformation (FACT), a move that will integrate the voices and experiences of families who have participated in Child First and Nurse-Family Partnership®

CHANGENT TEAM MEMBERS HONORED AS 2025 CARE GUILD VISIONARIES

Changent is excited to share that two members of our team, Sharon Sprinkle and Rebecca Parilla, have been recognized as part of the 2025 Care Guild. The Care Guild highlights leaders who are advancing a bold, family-centered vision for mental health—one grounded in the understanding that none of us gets healthy, or stays healthy, alone.

CHANGENT WELCOMES NEW PARENT AMBASSADORS TO CHAMPION FAMILIES NATIONWIDE

Former participants of Child First and Nurse-Family Partnership will share their stories and advocate for maternal and child health, strengthening evidence-based home visiting programs. DENVER, COLO. (December 8, 2025) — Changent has announced its fifth cohort of Parent Ambassadors—former participants of the Child First and Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) programs—who will serve as trusted voices for

CHANGENT CEO CHARLOTTE MIN-HARRIS NAMED TO TOP 100 HEALTH & WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS

Changent is proud to celebrate President and CEO Charlotte Min-Harris, who has been named to the Top 100 Health & Wellness Professionals, a global recognition honoring leaders who are making meaningful contributions to community health and well-being. This honor highlights Charlotte’s nearly four decades of leadership across the corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors, and the

HOME VISITING MODELS CALL FOR ACTION TO PROTECT ESSENTIAL CARE PROVIDERS

The home visiting field has seen the Department of Education’s decision to classify nursing and social work as outside the scope of “professional degree” programs for federal loan purposes. This classification could significantly limit graduate education pathways and worsen existing workforce strain. Across home visiting models, our ability to improve health, strengthen family stability, and

CHANGENT PRESIDENT AND CEO CHARLOTTE MIN-HARRIS FEATURED ON THE “OUTCOMES” PODCAST

Changent President and CEO Charlotte Min-Harris was recently a featured guest on Outcomes – Where Healthcare Strategy Meets Social Impact, hosted by Christina Rodriguez. Part of The Fundable 15 platform, Outcomes is designed for healthcare leaders, innovators, and strategists who understand that investing in social care is not only the right thing to do—it’s the

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Reflecting on 2024: Progress, Partnership, and Possibility We are proud to share Changent’s 2024 Year in Review, a reflection of the powerful work we’ve done together to support children, families, and communities across the country. This report highlights the outcomes, stories, and milestones that defined our year, from expanding access to services, to strengthening partnerships,

STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL

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By: Charlotte Min-Harris, President & CEO At Changent, we envision a future where every child and family has the resources and community they need to achieve their dreams. We are committed to the health and well-being of families and children – millions of whom depend on Medicaid not only for medical coverage, but for access