Fernanda Ruiz

Passionate and advocate of child abuse prevention.
Mexican born & US immigrant.

[Brianne K. Nadeau @BrianneKNadeau]

We must be able to spend our locally raised dollars locally – on keeping the District safe, on providing stable, secure, and productive schools for our children, and on creating a clean, livable, vibrant city for all residents.

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[Brianne K. Nadeau @BrianneKNadeau]

The Dept of Health Care Finance decided not to implement Medicaid reimbursement of home visiting programs required by my bill Council passed & funded. This exasperating & irresponsible decision excludes new parents from services critical to health & child development.

[Brianne K. Nadeau @BrianneKNadeau]

At a recent Health Committee performance oversight hearing, I questioned the DHCF director on the decision. I'm exploring avenues to require the executive to implement the law.

https://t.co/K63Ahz6p0i

[DC Action @WeAreDCAction]

❄️Winter is here, and the Grinch-like decisions of #WashingtonDC leaders cast a cold shadow on the city. Prioritizing arenas over residents during the holidays is a disappointing choice. It's time for Mayor Bowser to reconsider and put people first. #TheGrinchWhoStoleSNAP

[NMás @nmas]

¿Sabes abordar conflictos de manera respetuosa? Si bien son normales en familia, para evitar peleas constantes hay ciertas recomendaciones para llevar una buena discusión. #PorLasMañanas con @genarolozano y @SofiaEscobosa | Sigue la señal https://t.co/JpgbIc6wBv

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Home visitors promote healthy pregnancy practices and help parents access prenatal care. CM Robert White -@RobertWhite_DC , we must invest in these critical services for DC’s expectant families #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Many trained Home Visitors cannot afford to live in the communities they serve so they leave DC. Listen to Roberto share his experience and the meaningful impact of home visiting “I not only grow as a father but also as a person and as a member of society” #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Georgetown University’s Parenting Support Program provides specialized support to caretakers with intellectual disabilities. This tailored program deserves more investments in the FY24 budget #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

"As family support workers, we are the bridge that connects families with the resources that they need" Sandra from Mary's Center on why funding home visiting is so critical #HV4DC @DCCFSA

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

When we engage in home visiting programs, we don’t change the lives of one family, we strengthen and make our community and city a better place” Jazmine advocates. CM Zachary Parker - @CMZParker5 please renew funding from these important programs #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Amira thanks her home visitor for the support: “I also want to thank the funders of the home visiting program. Mayor Bowser @MayorBowser, Please continue to fund it because it’s really helping families” #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

DC is at risk of losing a dedicated home visiting workforce because of low pay. We need
more investments in FY24 to raise wages for our incredible home visitors #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

Home visitors at CFSA’s CFLS and Mary’s Center programs provide critical services to
families facing complex challenges. We need more investments to support this work
#HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

For some families, the pandemic has amplified the kind of stressors that put children at
greater risk of abuse and neglect. Home visiting programs help families mitigate these
challenges and prevent child abuse #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

Home visiting is proven to prevent child abuse and neglect. @CMLewisGeorgeW4 : it's
time to invest in DC’s HV programs. #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

Parenting is difficult even under the best of circumstances. Home visiting often supports
families who face extra challenges during their parenting journey #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

Home visiting works for families. We urge DC Council to increase CFSA home visiting
funds by $300K in FY24 #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Home visiting works for families. We urge DC Council to increase CFSA home visiting funds by $300K in FY24 #HV4DC

[Fernanda Ruiz @FerRuizSH]

Home visitors equip parents with the skills, confidence, and resources to care for their
children and provide them a safe and stable environment to grow up in #HV4DC

[DC Early Learning Collaborative @dcelccollab]

Parenting is difficult even under the best of circumstances. CM Brianne Nadeau - @BrianneKNadeau Home visiting often supports families who face extra challenges during their parenting journey #HV4DC