Parenting Training
Parents as Teachers, an early childhood development program, assists families who are pregnant or have children ages five and under. We promote positive parenting, enhance child health and development, prevent child abuse, and prepare children for success in school and life.
All of our services are free of charge.
As a parent in our nationally recognized, evidence-based program, you are supported by a certified parent educator trained in child development. By understanding what to expect during each stage of your child’s development, you can easily capture the teachable moments in every day life to enhance your child's language development, intellectual growth, social development, and motor skills.
As a participating family, you receive all four components of the program.
1. Personal Visits from a Parent Educator
Receive age– appropriate child development and parenting
information
Learn to observe your child and recognize his or her needs
Have your parenting concerns addressed
2. Parent Group Meetings
Share your struggles and triumphs
Learn from other parents
Observe your child with other children
Practice your parenting skills
3. Screenings
Health, hearing and vision
Language, cognitive, intellectual and motor development
4. Community Resources
Families are linked with available services as needed:
Economic, environmental and personal problems
Food, formula, and baby care items
Housing
Medical care for parents and children
Continuing education and employment
Financial budgeting
Family planning
For your convenience, we provide PAT services:
in your home,
at a community location
at the Family Literacy Center.
Eligibility:
Reside in Dougherty County
Have a child age five or under or be pregnant.
To learn more or to join, contact :
Sara Mitchell - Early Childhood Program Coordinator
Email: sara@familyliteracyconnection.com
Office: (229) 888-2414
Fax: (229) 888-5016
911 South McKinley Street
Albany, GA 31701