Parenting is both challenging and rewarding. Parents are their
children's first teachers. Research has shown that the early
years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and
provide the foundation for success in school and life. The core
values of Parents as Teachers© are that all young children and
their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed,
regardless of any demographic, geographic, or economic
considerations with an understanding and appreciation of the
history and traditions of diverse cultures being essential in
serving families. Through home visitation, parents and educators
focus on parent-child interaction, development-centered
parenting, and family well-being. If you are pregnant, have a
child newborn to 5 years old and want to learn more about your
child's development, you are eligible to be a part of Parents as
Teachers. Parents as Teachers children are healthy, safe and
ready to learn: They're healthier. They score higher on
kindergarten readiness tests. They're better