Parents As Teachers is a free, voluntary, research-based program designed to provide practical timely information to all families including single parents, first-time parents and expectant parents.

Being a parent is a lot more fun and much less stressful if:

• you know how your child grows and develops

• you know how to encourage your child so he will get a great start in life

• you share experiences and receive support from other families who have a child the same age as yours

Personal Visits every 6 to 8 weeks by a certified Parent Educator with developmentally appropriate education materials and activities at each personal visit.

Group meetings where parents have the opportunity to discuss general issues of child development and parenting. Favorite meetings have included: Homemade Toys, Summer Fun, Nursery Rhymes, and Make a Book.

Annual vision, hearing, language and overall developmental screenings are included during home visits.

Parents As Teachers helps link parents with other resources within the community that provide services beyond the scope of Parents As Teachers.

All parents receive a monthly newsletter and a subscription to “Parent and Child” magazine.