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A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. But we know that children don’t come with an instruction manual. This FREE program is designed to provide parents with information and to help build their children’s intellectual, language, social, and physical development from birth to kindergarten age.
Each stage in a child’s development is important and comes with opportunities for learning. Parents as Teachers helps guide parents through these stages and gives them tools for success.
PROGRAM SERVICES
In-Home Visits
Clients will receive personal visits from a certified parent educator offering timely, age-appropriate information including:
- Prenatal care for healthy fetal growth and development
- What to expect as your child grows and develops
- How to encourage intellectual development, curiosity, and language development
- Focused observations using child development information
- Confidential discussion of your parenting concerns
- Fun activities to help your child prepare for school
Peer Support
- Share information about child development, parenting issues and concerns at group meetings
- Observe your child playing with other children
- Make connections with other parents and provide support to each other
Screenings
- Vision
- Hearing
- Developmental
Resource Network
- Learn where to find information, resources, and community services
In 2020, Central District Health completed the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process and earned the highest designation: Blue Ribbon Affiliate status. Being named a Blue-Ribbon Affiliate affirms that CDH is among the highest quality members of the home visitation and parent education field, implementing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model with fidelity and quality.
FAQS
Parents and caregivers residing in Ada or Elmore County who are pregnant or have children birth to kindergarten age can participate in the program. Other eligibility criteria apply. Call 208-327-8598 or email us for details.
CONTACT
Can’t find the information you need? Please complete the form or give us a call.
Parents as Teachers
208-327-8598
Ada County 208-375-5211
Boise County 208-375-5211
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194
POST/UPDATES
- November 2, 2023
Mpox returns to Idaho: Health authorities stress importance of vaccination
- October 24, 2023
Health Officials Investigating Ada County Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
- October 10, 2023
Central District Health Offering Flu Vaccinations and Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
- September 20, 2023
