Parents as Teachers

 

Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an evidence-based, in-home visitation program offered
to parents with children 0-5 years old.

Through this free program, a trained parent educator builds a relationship with families and provides parents with information and activities to enhance their child’s intellectual, social-emotional, motor, and language development.

Parents as Teachers is offered in English and Spanish in San Miguel, Ouray, and West Montrose Counties.

The Four Components of Parents as Teachers

  • Home Visits

    A trained parent educator connects with the family one to two times per month to provide targeted developmentally appropriate activities.



  • Resource Navigation

    Parent educators refer families to community resources as needed and help families utilize these resources.

  • Developmental Screenings

    Parent educators conduct annual developmental and health screenings for children, and works with families to address areas of concern.

  • Parenting Workshops

    Bright Futures offers community-wide parenting workshops on a variety of topics determined by parent voice.


Testimonials from Parents

  • — Maria

    "This program is so valuable to me as a mother in this community. I know I am cared for, I know I am not alone, and I know I have a safe, trustworthy, caring person I can reach out to or turn to when I need help. I am so grateful"

  • — Sarah

    “ We have LOVED it! If there are any families in need, or with younger children I highly recommend it!”

  • — John

    “This program has helped me to understand how my child is developing and help me understand what is “normal behavior”; it is excellent.”