Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.)

Why Enroll in Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.)?
As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. You begin teaching your baby during pregnancy through your touch and your voice. From the start, you shape your child's future by providing a variety of experiences.
Kids Don't Come With Directions

In P.A.T., you are supported by certified Parent Educators who use the, Born To Learn Curriculum. This curriculum is based on the most recent research in the area of brain development and provides suggestions on ways to teach and nurture your child.

Benefits of P.A.T.:

In the first few years, children learn more and at a faster pace than at any other time of life. Through P.A.T., parents acquire the knowledge, the skills, and the confidence to make the most of these crucial early learning years.

The program provides timely information on child development and neuroscience research.It will also involve you in parent-child activities that encourage language development, intellectual growth, social development, improved motor skills, and a strengthened relationship with your child.

P.A.T. Families Receive:

Personal Home Visits - A knowledgeable parent educator, who is trained in child development and brain research on early learning, will visit your home and help you understand what to expect as your child grows. They will offer practical suggestions on encouraging learning and managing challenging behavior.

Group Meetings - You will have the opportunity to meet with other parents to share experiences, discuss parenting and participate in fun activities with your children.

Screenings - You will receive basic assessments of your child's overall development as well as health, hearing, and vision.

Community Resources - Your family will also have access to services beyond the scope of P.A.T.

Parent Education - You will participate in classes and workshops where qualified speakers offer information on child development, parenting skills, special concerns, and school readiness.

Enroll Today!

P.A.T. is for all families with young children from prenatal to 5 years of age. You and your child deserve the support that P.A.T. offers. Give your child the best possible start in life and call (909) 336-1800.

A Program That Works!

Research of P.A.T. Programs show that:

Babies are born to learn.
Children at age 3 are significantly more advanced in language, social development, problem solving and other cognitive abilities.
Children score higher on kindergarten readiness tests and standardized measures of achievement in early grades.
Parents are more involved in their children's schooling, which is key to their children's success in school.
Parents are more confident in their parenting roles and read more to their children.

Since 1981 P.A.T. has been implemented in more than 3,000 sites in 50 states as well as several other countries. All Rim Family Services Parents As Teachers Educators have completed the intensive P.A.T. Training.

Funding:

First 5, Alcohol and Drug Services, Department of Children's Services, no cost for family.

First 5 was established by the California Children and Families Act of 1998, which was passed by California voters as Proposition 10. Its purpose is to promote, support, and enhance the early development of children prenatal through age five. First 5 San Bernardino was created in December 1998 in order to provide the benefits of the program for the County's youngest residents and their families. Special needs and bilingual services available. Enroll in Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.) Today!

For more information contact:

Attn: Parents As Teachers
28545 Highway 18 - P.O. Box 578
Skyforest, CA 92385-0578
(909) 336-1800