Parents As Teachers



How the program works

Parents as Teachers provides parents with the knowledge and tools that support the health and development of young children at every stage. All services are home-based or virtual, voluntary, and at no cost to families.

 
The goals of Parents as Teachers are to:
  • Increase school readiness and school success
  • Provide parents with information about child development and parenting practices
  • Help families detect health issues and developmental delays early
  • Decrease parent stress
National studies show that children who participated in Parents as Teachers had better English language proficiency and academic outcomes. 

What can families expect?

Families who participate in Parents as Teachers are assigned a Parent Educator who helps with:

  • Age-appropriate activities and materials for you and your child
  • Parenting challenges like crying, hitting, sleep, routines and potty training
  • Developmental screenings and assessments
  • Information to respond to your questions or needs
  • Connecting you to needed resources and services in the community
  • Transitioning to a high-quality preschool or kindergarten program
Parents and caregivers can also join our online parenting support group to share resources and experiences.