A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. But we know that children don’t come with an instruction manual. This FREE in-home program is designed to provide parents with information and to help build their children’s intellectual, language, social, and physical development from birth to kindergarten age. Central District Health Department (CDHD) offers the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program to qualifying Ada County residents with children up to kindergarten age. PAT or a similar program may be available through your local health department.
Program Services Include:
In-Home Visits
Clients will receive personal visits from a certified parent educator offering timely, age-appropriate information including:
- Prenatal care for healthy fetal growth and development
- What to expect as your child grows and develops
- How to encourage intellectual development, curiosity and language development
- Focused observations using child development information
- Confidential discussion of your parenting concerns
- Fun activities to help your child prepare for school
Peer Support
- Share information about child development, parenting issues and concerns at group meetings
- Observe your child playing with other children
- Make connections with other parents and provide support to each other
Screenings
- Vision
- Hearing
- Developmental
Resource Network
- Links to information, resources and community services
Learn more about the Parents as Teachers program offered to Ada County residents.