FAQs - PAT

Questions
1)  Why Join the Parents as Teachers program?
2)  What services does the program provide?
3)  Who are the Parent Educators?
4)  Who participates in the program?
 
Answers
1)  Q Why Join the Parents as Teachers program?
A
  • Learn how your child grows and develops.
  • Share your experiences and receive support from other families who have a child the same age as yours.
  • Give your child the best possible start in life.
2)  Q What services does the program provide?
A
  • Personalized home visits with a certified parent educator.
  • Parent meetings with other parents to share and learn more about parenting experiences.
  • Meeting formats include both guest speakers and parent-child interaction activities.
  • Screenings to check development, hearing, and vision.
  • Referrals to other services beyond the scope of the program.
3)  Q Who are the Parent Educators?
A
  • Trained professionals who have experience working with young children and families.
  • Parent educators receive specialized training in child development. Yearly training hours are required to maintain their certification.
  • Parents decide if they will act on the information offered by the parent educator.
4)  Q Who participates in the program?
A
  • All families are eligible to participate throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age five.
  • Participation in the program is voluntary.