Parents as Teachers (Beginning at Pregnancy to 5 years old)
Parents as Teachers services are provided throughout the year by certified Parents as Teachers educators. The program offers four main components:
1. Personal Visits: This is an opportunity to discuss child development and child-rearing issues that come up at various ages. Parent Educators will help you know what to expect as your child grows. When you know what to expect, you can observe your child’s accomplishments and appreciate how significant they are. The Parent Educator will provide you with developmental information and activity ideas appropriate for your child’s development.
2. Group Connections: Events are planned throughout the year bringing families and children together to engage in developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth - kindergarten age. These events are designed to give parents an opportunity to share experiences and gain new insights from other parents. Parent-directed and child-directed activities are included. It's a fun time for all!
3. Developmental and Health Screenings: Developmental screenings looking at the areas of communication, motor, problem-solving and social emotional, as well as health screenings for hearing and vision are offered to all families. These screenings will give you insight into your child’s development, according to standardized measures. Screenings help parents identify areas of difficulty for their child early. This allows the parent to provide activities to build skills in a weak area or seek professional help if necessary.
4. Referral Networking: Referrals are given at parents’ request to link parents to services needed for their children.
*For more information or to enroll your child in Parents as Teachers, please call 573-785-6803. We are very excited to work with you and your child!