Dillon County First Steps Parents As Teachers has kicked off the program on Monday, August 15, 2011. Parent As Teachers Program will provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
This program will focus on four components:
1. Weekly Personal home visits by certified parent educator
2. Monthly Parent group meetings about early childhood development and parenting
3. Development and health screening for young children
4. Linkages and referrals to community networks and resources
Dillon County First Steps Parents As Teachers Programs is currently serving 11 Families with 4 vacancies. We have fourteen (14) children being served and six (6) returning families. Books and/or toys are distributed each visit. A Family Journal is done with each family to allow them to keep track of the progress that their child is doing.
Parents As Teachers Group Meeting Schedule is as follows:
September 9, 2011
October 7, 2011
November 4, 2011
December 9, 2011
January 13, 2012
February 10, 2012
March 9, 2012
April 13, 2012
May 11, 2012
June 22, 2012
All group meetings are open to the public.