Our home visiting program uses the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum, which is a research based, award-winning early childhood curriculum. Our home visiting services are FREE for pregnant women or families with children ages birth to five, who reside within the USD 383 zoning boundaries OR the Head Start Services area (Riley County).
Our home visiting program is designed to:
- Help parents feel more confident in their parenting role
- Enhance child development and school achievement
- Help children reach their maximum learning potential
Families enrolled in home visits receive:
- Information and guidance before birth to help prepare for becoming a parent
- Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visits with a Family Education Partner
- Activities designed to support the individual needs of their child
- Screenings to assess their child's overall development
- Assistance with setting and reaching goals for their child and family
- Connections to needed resources in our community
- Opportunities to participate in family activities and socialization experiences
All families with children under 5 years of age are encouraged to apply.
To sign up for home visits, please use the following link to complete an application or call our office at 785-587-2058.
Online Home Visiting Application
Family Education Staff
Location:
Phone: 785-587-2058
Brandy Kirk – Family Education Coordinator
Myrna Griffith – Family Education Partner
Pam Jackson – Family Education Partner
Jamie Johnston – Family Education Partner
Vanessa Moreno – Family Education Partner
Kim Newell – Family Education Partner
Gretchen Renyer – Family Education Partner