Parents As Teachers - PAT
A free community program is waiting for you! A quick click can make a difference in your parenting journey. Parents As Teachers will walk with you each step of the way.
How can Parents As Teachers help you?
A Parent Partner will meet you where you are at in your parenting journey and will guide you to:
Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve positive parenting practices
Provide early detection of developmental delays and connection to services
Increase children’s school readiness and success
Improve parent, child, and family health and well being
Improve family economic well-being
Strengthen community capacity and connectedness
Our Vision::
All children will develop, learn and grow to realize their full potential.
Our Mission:
To promote the optimal early development, learning and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.
So, why join this amazing, free program?
Resource accessibility
Fun and engaging activities
Free developmental assessments
Group connections and peer parenting support
Certified Infant Massage group or individual classes
Free baby and child supplies when available
Food Pantry resources when available
Early Intervention Support
Who Can Enroll?
Any family with children prenatal to three years of age
Families located in Lacey Township to Little Egg Harbor
Families with multiple children
Families with children with special needs or disabilities
