The CDA Home Visitor Credential (Birth toβ―5) is a specialized online training designed for #home-visitors and caseworkers supporting families with young children. This comprehensive course equips professionals with the skills to engage families effectively, manage cases during home visits, and foster collaboration with community agencies. With 120 hours of #early-childhood education and adult learning principles, plus 12 CEUs, learners build a deep foundation for guiding families through life’s earliest, most formative years.
Anyone conducting home visits with families of children from birth to age five—such as #early-intervention specialists, home-based #educators, or caseworkers—will benefit from this credential. The training covers eight key Home Visitor CDA subject areas, each packed with fifteen hours of instruction. Participants explore:
Case management and ethical communication with families and community organizations
Child #development, brain #growth, and strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences
Cultural competence, anti-bias practices, and adaptations for families with special needs
Coaching, mentoring, SMART goals, and adult learning principles
Safety, confidentiality, infant/ #toddler care, and nurturing respectful relationships
This credential is offered fully online, accessible through demand-driven, multimedia-rich modules. Learners engage through slides with narration, demonstration videos, and interactive charts and tables. The course is self-paced, requiring a stable internet connection and recommended use of Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop, plus speakers or headphones for audio components.
To earn the 12 CEUs, learners must:
Pay in full for the class
Complete all course material
Score at least 80% on all review questions and the final quiz
Upon successfully passing, the certificate is emailed directly to the participant.
To enhance the training experience and streamline your work, check out these powerful free resources:
Weekly Home Visit Plan: CDA Home Visitor Resource Collection RC Iβ2 – Learn how to #craft weekly visit plans that include clear family learning goals, engaging activities, and thoughtful accommodations for children with special needs.
Creating the CDA Portfolio Handbook: Family Child Care – A downloadable PDF guide to help you assemble a polished CDA portfolio with the right documentation, reflective statements, and national standards alignment.
Head over to the CDA Home Visitor Credential (Birth to 5) page to enroll today for just $250 (discounted from $350!).CDA Certification Explore the Courses section on CDACertification.com for more detail, or click Add to purchase and launch your training right away. While there, also check out resources like the CDA Home Visitor Bibliography Template, Professional Philosophy Statement, Reflective Competency Statements, and Portfolio steps to support your credential journey.
Because every home visit is a chance to transform—and this training arms you with the confidence, tools, and knowledge to make that transformation meaningful. You’ll strengthen #parent–child relationships, champion #developmental-milestones, and enhance family well-being—all with sensitivity, professionalism, and joy.
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Summary at a Glance
Ready to dive in? Visit CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5 – online to begin your path, explore the #free Weekly Home Visit Plan (RC I-2), and grab the essential Portfolio Handbook PDF. Happy learning—and don’t forget to follow us on social media for more childcareed goodness!