Parents as Teachers
What is "Parents As Teachers?"
Parents as Teachers is a home visiting program that builds strong communities, thriving families with children that are healthy, safe and ready to learn. PAT teaches parents about child development, how to react to their child(ren), encourages them to set goals to improve Family well-being and helps them connect with resources in the community
What do families receive?
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- 1-2 home visits from a parent educator who will share age appropriate child development and parenting information and activities, help you learn to observe and react to your child and address your parenting concerns. Video conference also available.
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- Assistance with connecting to resources
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- Child development screenings
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- Participation in Group Connections where you can join other parents to learn and share information on parenting issues and child development.
Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years.
Goals
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- Increase parents knowledge, improve parenting practices
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- Provide early detection of developmental delays
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- Prevent child abuse and neglect
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- Increase school readiness and school success
How do I qualify for Parents as Teachers?
By meeting all three of the following criteria.
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- If you are on or qualify for food stamps, Medicaid or WIC.
- If your family has a prenatal individual, a newborn, or child up to age 5.
- Live in Sevier or Sanpete Counties.
Currently Serving Sevier & Sanpete Counties
For more information, call Kris Winkel at the Manti office. 435-835-2231
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Welcome to the
Baby Watch Early Intervention Program
Social-Emotional Development
Infant & Toddler
Central Utah Early Intervention
Mission Statement
Central Early Intervention provides services to children to support and facilitate developmental growth and empower families for success in daily routines.
What Is Early Intervention?
The purpose of the Baby Watch Early Intervention Program (BWEIP) is to enhance early growth and development in infants and toddlers, who have developmental delays or disabilities, by providing individualized support and services to the child and their family.
Who Is Eligible for Early Intervention Services?
Early Intervention provides support and services to families with children birth to age three who may have developmental delays, disabilities, or diagnosed conditions, such as Down Syndrome or Spina Bifida. Caring professionals such as Early Intervention Specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists provide services through a family coaching model that focuses on helping children meet goals in all areas of development. All services take place in the child’s natural environment (home, child care, etc.) and are tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and family.
Who Do I Call?
Any parent/guardian or professional who is concerned about an infant or toddler's development can make a referral to early intervention.
Email ncarter@centralutahhealth.org or call 435-896-5451 ext. 348.