Program Objectives

Short Term

  • Foster a sense of community among parents around healthy parenting themes
  • Support and model healthy parenting  and early literacy strategies both in group sessions and individual family home visits 

Long Term

  • Create a foundation for effective parenting resulting in children who are socially and emotionally ready for school
  • Aid parents in raising children who will enter school with a richer vocabulary and ready to more fully participate in all academic aspects, thus leading to higher graduation rates