As a parent, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. With the support of Parents as Teachers (PAT), you can take everyday activities and turn them into teachable moments that maximize your child’s motor, language, and social/emotional development. PAT is an evidence-based, nationally acclaimed program (and our agency is a Blue-Ribbon Affiliate!).
You will be matched with a Parent Educator who is trained to answer all your questions and has a “toolbox” of resources for the whole family. Visits will take place twice a month in the comfort of your own home.
We Partner With Families To:
- Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve positive parenting practices
- Provide early detection of developmental delays and connection to services
- Prevent child abuse and neglect
- Increase children’s school readiness and success
- Improve parent, child, and family health and well being
- Improve family economic well-being
- Strengthen community capacity and connectedness
- Additionally, we partner with States, Territories and Tribal Entities to develop and implement home visiting programs that improve the health and well-being of families with young children
There are also many incentives to becoming a PAT client:
- Free diapers, wipes, and other baby items
- Community outings for the family
- Connecting with other local resources
- …and much more!
This program is FREE to all families and is available in both English and Spanish.
Connect with a Parent EducatorProfessionals looking to refer families:
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