Parents As Teachers - Panhandle Health

Parents as Teachers (PAT) envisions a future where every child can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. This model is tailored to assist any community and family during the vital early years of a child's life. PAT is a complimentary, voluntary, evidence-based initiative that fosters optimal early development, learning, and health for young children by actively involving their parents and caregivers. We enhance the provision of high-quality services for families through a robust support system and innovative approaches. The benefits of the PAT model for parents and children include: increasing parents' understanding of early childhood development and enhancing parenting practices, early identification of developmental delays and health concerns, prevention of child abuse and neglect, and boosting children's readiness for school and overall success.