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"I appreciated the information my parent educator had for me-- preschoolers helping in the kitchen, 18-month olds sorting different things, playing make believe, transitions into other activities, eating suggestions. Participating in the PAT program has given me a boost of confidence that I can be successful in this exciting journey of parenthood."

"Having someone take the time to talk with me, one on one, about parenting makes me feel useful, needed, and very necessary!"

"Understanding how my child develops takes a lot of stress out of parenting and helps me enjoy my child even more."

Your baby was born to learn and as a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. From the start, you help shape your child's future through the variety of experiences you provide. Parents as Teachers is a family education and support program serving families throughout pregnancy and extends through age 5. As a PAT family, you receive free of charge:

Monthly Home Visits--A PAT-certified parent educator trained in child development and educated in the latest brain research on early learning, helps you understand what to expect as your child grows and offers practical suggestions on encouraging learning and managing challenging behaviors.

Parent Group Meetings--which are opportunities to meet with other parents to gain new insights, share experiences, and discuss parenting topics.

Screenings--to access your child's overall development as well as health, hearing, and vision.

Resource Network--that link your family to other community services.

Benefits of PAT include:

PAT Children

At age 3 are significantly more advanced in language, social development, problem solving, and other cognitive abilities than comparison children.
Score higher on kindergarten readiness tests and on standardized measures of achievement in early grades.

PAT Parents

Are more involved in their children's schooling. Parental involvement is key to children's success in school.
Are more confident in their parenting role and read more to their children.
Strengthens the parent-child relationship.

Enroll Today--You and your baby deserve the support that Parents As Teachers offers. PAT has been implemented in thousands of sites and in all 50 states. Give your baby the best possible start in life by enrolling today.

"I have found the PAT program to be a valuable resource. Children don't come with a 'how to' or instruction guide, so the knowledge I've gained from PAT has been most helpful in raising my son."

"I am a mother of two and I wish when I had my first child there was such a program. With this program, I have learned to interact more with both my children. I support this program completely."