MIHOW Home Visitors

The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) Program is a Starting Points program which employs parents from the local community as outreach workers and role models. Home Visitors share with families about nutrition, child health, and development, and positive parenting practices. The Home Visitors also provide links to medical and social services. It's a great way to receive support and services from a caring and approachable fellow mom!

If you are interested in meeting a home visitor or learning more about this free program contact Suzanne Smart at (304)599-5466. 

Stormy Matlick

She is a mother of three with a BS in Human Services. She began doing MIHOW home visits to help moms recognize their own strengths. She believes providing mothers with information and resources gives them a great sense of empowerment.

Sharon Jackson

Mother of two sons and 3 grandchildren.  Started in the non-profit sector working with children and families 40 years ago.  After her retirement in 2016, she missed working with children and families and joined the In-Home visiting program in June, 2017.  She enjoys providing moms with the support and resources needed to enhance their individual parenting skills.

Suzanne Smart, MSW

She is the program coordinator for the FRC Starting Points program at Mylan Park Elementary School.  She manages the MIHOW program.  She has been involved in parent education programs for the last 30 years.  Her career in West Virginia began when she was the parent educator with Happy School which she was attending with her two young children.  She maintains a commitment to supporting families raise healthy, happy, successful children.

Christine Wallace

Christine Wallace, MS, CPT, WSI, is the Program and Outreach Manager for the Monongalia Starting Points Family Resource Center. She is a home visitor and is certified with the MIHOW and PAT curricula, and coordinates maternal outreach programs at The Bartlett House and Marjorie Gardens. She oversees the Adventurous Girls program, which is an enrichment program for female youth at Mylan Park Elementary School and Westwood Middle School. She also coordinates the summer aquatics program at The Shack Neighborhood House. Christine and Ryan have two daughters, and they enjoy outdoor physical activity.