Parents as Teachers

The Parents As Teachers Program is an evidence-based and proven early learning, school readiness and literacy program. Certified, trained professional parent educators meet in the home with parents and their children on a regular basis. The PAT program serves families with children prenatal to kindergarten entry. Best results occur by starting as early as possible.

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Program Goals

• Increase children's school readiness and school success.
  
• Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
  
• Prevent child abuse and neglect
  
• Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and parenting practices.

Parents As Teachers focuses on the unique needs of each family. Parent educators create a custom program based on a vast array of tools, tips and resources, so that the program progresses at each child's own pace.

How to participate:

To find a Parents As Teachers program in Washington State, please call the Family Help Line at 1-800-932-HOPE (4673).

If you are outside of Washington State, you may want to contact the Parents As Teachers National Center >>

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