South Region Parents as Teachers

Give your child a strong start with the Parents as Teachers program.

Being a parent is hard work...

Parents as Teachers helps parents understand child development

and connects them to the resources they need to make the best

choices for their family.

Parents as Teachers offers personal home visits tailored to the

needs of each family.

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on how to enroll.

Did you know you can receive FREE encouragement, information and support from a trained home visitor?

South Region Parents as Teachers is here to support you in your parenting journey. Enjoy personalized in-person/home and/or virtual personal visits. We are here to help you and your family by providing you with personalized, tailored supports and information.

What can you expect? You and your child(ren) enjoy some one-on-one book and play time to support your child's development and strengthen your relationship, you and your home visitor take time to discuss developmental topics, parenting celebrations and challenges, and you have a chance to reflect on your family's goals. And, at every visit, you'll learn about protective factors which help all families be strong and resilient in good times and in tough times.

South Region Parents as Teachers serves the City of Lethbridge and rural communities across Southwestern Alberta such as Bow Island, Taber, Milk River, Coaldale, Nobleford, Fort Macleod, Raymond, Cardston, Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass. Indigenous families in Lethbridge may be interested in receiving support from our Indigenous-supporting home visitor!

Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers is an international evidence-based home visiting model, trusted by thousands of organizations with thousands of parent educators, including those here at South Region Parents as Teachers (SRPAT), who give parents of young children support and information with a vision that all children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Here is a bit of what some of our SRPAT families have shared with us about our home visitors:

“This was a wonderful, supportive program that we learned a lot from. Our whole family benefited from participating. [Our home visitor] was fantastic - our child loved spending time with her. She worked very hard to tailor PAT resources to our family and our specific questions. We recommend PAT to everyone we know with young children.”

“[Our home visitor] has been one of the biggest supports in our lives. She has helped me gain confidence in being the best mom for my baby. She helped me establish strong routines early such as reading at bedtime when she was small... I never feel overwhelmed in parenting because I know I can reach out to our home visitor without any judgment. I am so thankful for this program and for the support.”

“We love [our home visitor] , and having her come visit is a highlight of our month. It's an invaluable resource, especially since our parents aren't close by. Thank you :)”

Parents as Teachers evidence-based model is backed by nearly 40 years of independent research including many evidence recognitions.

Parents as Teachers "Potential is Everywhere"

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PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM SUMMARY

Testimonials

Being a parent isn't what I expected. You need to help them develop into their own little person, and I wouldn't have known how to do it without Parents as Teachers.

Having someone take the time to talk with me about parenting makes me feel useful, needed and very necessary!

It is never too early to enjoy songs and books with your baby. It is no accident that nursery rhymes and songs have been loved by generations of children and parents alike! Songs and rhymes keep babies and children interested in the complex task of learning language. Children need a wide variety of experiences with language and books. Sharing favourite books and songs help children hear sounds and supports early literacy learning.

Enjoy this heartwarming video from one of our home visits, where a child engages with the book and song Thanks A Lot by Raffi, a gift from the program. Moments like these highlight the power of our home visitation program in fostering early learning, family connection, and a love of reading.

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Ph. 403-320-5983
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Main Office Address

South Region Parents as Teachers
Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary
#71, 4510 Fairmont Gate South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 8J3