Parents As Teachers
August 01, 2010
Parents As Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program designed to empower parents to give their children the best possible start in life. This home-school-community partnership provides parents with information on child development from birth to age 3 and suggests learning opportunities that encourage language and intellectual growth, physical and social skills. Parents As Teachers is a voluntary primary prevention program that offers; personal visits, group meetings, screening and a resource network.
For more details contact Jenny Smith (785) 825-9185 jrsmith@smokyhill.org.
Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Program Goals
• Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices
• Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
• Prevent child abuse and neglect
• Increase children's school readiness and school success
Core Values
• The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
• Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
• Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
• All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
• An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
