Parenting

Parents as Teachers

Parents are a child's first and most important teacher. Parents as Teachers is a program for parents and their children from birth to age 3. It enhances parents' confidence in their new parenting role. Parents as Teachers can help you lay a strong foundation for your child's future learning. It is a free and voluntary program for parents and children to enhance early learning. First time, teens and single parents are especially encouraged to join.What does the program offer?

--Home visits from a trained and certified Parent Educator in Child Development

--Group meeting with other parents to share experiences, joys and frustrations

--Weekly play groups for your infant and toddler

--Screening to encourage your child's healthy development

--Parent Resource Center with toys, books and videos for checkout, focusing on many aspects of child development and parenting.

For more information on this program, contact Janie Ochoa, Parents as Teachers coordinator at (620) 275-6039.

	These individuals are learning through the Parents as Teachers program.