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Family Health
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Giving every family a strong start.
Your child was born to learn and you are the most important teacher. Wood County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a FREE home visiting program for expectant parents and parents of children birth to 3 years old. A parent educator will focus on providing support, education, resources, and time for reflection to give parents and caregivers the tools to raise a child that is healthy, safe, learning, and ready for school.
PAT's Vision: All children will develop, learn and grow to realize their full potential.
PAT's Mission: To promote the optimal early development, learning and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.
Parents as Teachers is proven to:
Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development
Increase children’s school readiness and success
Improve early detection of developmental delays & health issues
Prevent child neglect and abuse
Free Home Visit
A visit from a parent educator engages families and children in their home environment regardless of their background or circumstances. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
During a home visit, a parent educator will:
Help plan for the arrival of a new baby
Support families in creating a safe and nourishing environment
Help parents understand early child development
Provide screenings to watch for development delays
Offer age-appropriate support and activities
Connect you to other families and resources
To register to receive free home visiting services, complete the Registration Form below:
For current PAT participants, complete the Participant Consent Form below:
This project is funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.