What’s really amazing is that almost ANYONE can qualify for this free program.
Especially if you’ve said any of these things.
I struggle with a low income.
Yes, that's me.
I'm new to parenting.
Yes, that's me.
I'm concerned about my child's development.
Yes, that's me.
I think my child has been abused or neglected.
Yes, that's me.
My child is sick or disabled.
Yes, that's me.
We've experienced a death in the family.
Yes, that's me.
I have more than one child under the age of 6.
Yes, that's me.
I'm concerned about my child's development.
Yes, that's me.
This is my first child or my partner's first child.
Yes, that's me.
How can Parents as Teachers help you?
Learn about child development and parenting
Make life easier with more social support
Get a leg up with education & employment
Obtain healthcare or health insurance
Overcome economic or housing hardships
Support your maternal health and wellbeing
Get support for your mental health
Be empowered to advocate for your child
Quick (but important) note:
While we love making community resource connections and do it all the time, we don’t actually provide things like therapy, employment or education. Instead, we hook you up with the right organizations and/or resources.
It's easy to get started.
It's easy to get started.
How it works
| 1 | Reach out to us If you qualify, we’ll send out a Family Empowerment Coach as soon as possible. |
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Get convenient home visits Depending on your situation, you can have home visits of up to 60-90 minutes long, as frequently as every other week or at least monthly. Your coach can come during the day, evening, or on weekends. Whatever works best! |
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| 3 | Boost your parenting power Engage in fun activities with your coach and child. Practice being the best mom or dad you can be, while getting helpful resources for your family. Your coach has your back as you do your job of parenting. |
Reach out to us
If you qualify, we’ll send out a Family Empowerment Coach as soon as possible.
Get convenient home visits
Depending on your situation, you can have home visits of up to 60-90 minutes long, as frequently as every other week or at least monthly. Your coach can come during the day, evening, or on weekends. Whatever works best!
Boost your parenting power
Engage in fun activities with your coach and child. Practice being the best mom or dad you can be, while getting helpful resources for your family. Your coach has your back as you do your job of parenting.
You and your coach will tackle the challenges together.
You’ll have more resources, wisdom, and confidence as a parent.
Get answers, help, and resources for your toughest challenges
Do fun interactive activities that help your child develop, learn, or stay healthy
Join other moms, dads, babies, and kids for cool free events every month
Want even more reasons to join the program?
These are Kutest Kids advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Faster help for delays
Because we’re a program of Kutest Kids Early Intervention, we can send referrals right over. That means your child can get the services and evaluated for a developmental delay as soon as possible.
Free baby + kid supplies
Our sister company, Kids at Play Foundation offers new and gently used gear, clothing, and supplies for babies and kids. Based on availability, you can receive anything from diapers to shoes or even a baby bouncer. All as a free gift to you.
Meet our executive director, Vonee.
She is passionate about helping families.
And she’s ready to welcome you personally.
Vonee is a mom, too.
She’s an experienced advocate in the child welfare space. And on top of that, she’s a seasoned program director who still does in-person visits to parents at home.
Real-life parenting is not like in the fairy tales.
Vonee gets it.She knows that all parents want to be great parents. And that sometimes stuff happens. Life challenges can get in the way. So it’s not about you doing a good or a bad job. It’s about getting you the support and empowerment you need so you can give your child the best shot possible.
Want to know more about the
Parents as Teachers Program?
Mission
Our program is an affiliate of the international PAT organization. Our mission is to inspire and support caregivers and children as they build healthy relationships within their family unit. We meet families in their safe spaces to share our skillset and work as a team with caregivers to empower them to be their children’s best first teachers.
Vision
We envision a community where all families are respected, treated with integrity, and fully supported. We want caregivers to wholeheartedly believe and know that their children have endless positive possibilities and that they have the ability to help their children reach their full potential.
Values
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion within our staff and endeavor to have the community we serve feel that with every interaction with us. Our core values are the “hearts” acronym:
Humility
Empathy
Accountability
Respect
Truth
Support
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Humility
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Empathy
A
Accountability
R
Respect
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Truth
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Support
NEWS & PRESS
For press and media inquiries, please contact Vonee Hill, Executive Director of KKPAT,
at 267-423-7791 or patprogram@kutestkids.com
