Parents as Teachers

PAT is an early childhood parent education and family support program which serves families with children throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. PAT services are currently available in Dallas, Madison and Warren counties. All services are offered at no charge to residents.Funding is provided by 4RKids Early Childhood Iowa Area.

How does PAT work?

The Parents as Teachers program is designed to offer developmental information and support to all parents of infants and young children. The goal of the program is to help parents give their child the best possible start in life. Parents as Teachers uses four ways to partner with parents to help each child reach his or her potential:

Personal visits -- during which your parent educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you lean to observe your child and address your parenting concerns.

Parent Group Connections --an opportunity to share information about parenting issues and child development.

Developmental Screenings -- to assess your child's overall development.

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

Parents as Teachers is here to help you!

What you can expect from Parents as Teachers:

• We will tell you what you can reasonably expect of your child at each stage of development.
• We will help you be good observers of your child.
• We will help you have fun playing with your child and show you age-appropriate activities and
materials.
• We will help you be your child's first and most important teacher.
Enroll today!

You and your child deserve the support PAT offers. Give your child the best possible start in life because your baby was born to learn!

Call: (515) 962-1020 or follow this link to complete and e-mail a PAT enrollment form.