For The Kids
Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers (PAT) builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe and ready to learn.
Learn about your child’s development from prenatal through the start of kindergarten.
Individualized meetings scheduled at your convenience. Help foster your child’s development, build a strong parent/child relationship, and prepare your child for preschool and/or kindergarten.
Programs that earn the Quality Endorsement are recognized by the national Parents as Teachers office as exemplary Blue Ribbon Affiliates. They are achieving fidelity to the Parents as Teachers model, facilitating continuous quality improvements, and children and families are receiving the highest quality services possible.
“Our Family Advocate has been an amazing support throughout my pregnancy and delivery. All the information she provided me helped me prepare for baby’s arrival and helped me be mentally prepared for whatever way my labor and delivery went. Even postpartum she has helped me use and lean on my supports when dealing with private issues. I don’t know what I would have done without her.”
Parents as Teachers Participant
“Our Family Advocate has been so helpful and creative with finding activities my kids can engage in and keep entertained when I feel I’m lacking in creativity!”
Parents as Teachers Participant
“Our Family Advocate has done so much for my family. In a time of pure need she has gone over and beyond her job. I truly appreciate her more than anyone else in the world right now. Honestly. She is my best advocate, teacher, liaison and listener in this storm of life during covid-19. She is outstanding. Thank you for all that you do. Words can never relay how much I owe you. Thank you, Bless you.”
Parents as Teachers Participant
“We love playgroup! Can’t believe we didn’t start coming sooner!”
Playgroup Participant
Playgroup
Parenting is hard. You don’t have to do it alone.
Fun and structured group time provides the whole family with social opportunities.
Children and caregivers build their relationship with one another through meaningful and fun interactions.
Parents or caregivers with children ages 5 & under. Older siblings are welcome.
Vroom
Turn everyday situations into learning opportunities for your young child with 1,000+ fun activities to help their brain grow strong.
Vroom helps parents boost their child’s learning during the time they already spend together, with tips and tools to turn everyday moments into Brain Building Moments.
Brain building with your child during their first 5 years gives them a strong base for lifelong learning.
Vroom by App or Text available https://app.vroom.org/sign-up.
School-based Early Childhood Health Programming
Community Partnership Family Resource Center offers in-school early childhood health programming to preschool and first grade students. Look for us in your child’s classroom!
EatPlayGrow
In school program offered to Kindergarten and first grade students. Classes will learn about healthy nutrition and physical activity choices through fun and creative activities, ensuring they have a healthy start.
Exploring Food Together
In school program is offered to Preschool students. As part of the Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters program, kids will explore new foods and build skills to make healthy food choices.
CATCH: Coordinated Approach to Child Health
Preschool teachers are trained to facilitate this fun curriculum throughout the school day. Designed to nurture a love of physical activity and nutrition and encourage healthy eating.
