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HVAC discusses recruiting lived‑experience experts, compensation and flexible participation

Home Visiting Advisory Committee · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The Home Visiting Advisory Committee debated how to define and recruit "lived‑experience experts," favored program graduates or former participants over current clients, discussed compensating participants and flexible meeting roles, and agreed to a July planning session to develop recruitment and structure.

Neli (Moderator) led a conversation about how HVAC should define and recruit lived‑experience experts for membership and advising. Members said they prefer recruiting former program participants or graduates, people who navigated systems such as foster care, or community partners who see families that do and do not participate in home visiting.

"I think it's really difficult when you're currently receiving…

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