
Parents as Teachers®
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PAT® is an evidence-based #HomeVisiting program that improves the learning, development, safety and health of kids by engaging the whole family. #MIECHV
50 states, 6 countries, HQ STL
Joined December 2009
Congress wants to cut $2.3 trillion from Medicaid, but rushed, reckless spending cuts like this will have serious consequences – and many children will lose the care they count on. Take action with us today ➡️ #SaveMedicaid
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🚨 New Podcast Alert 🚨 . The Parents as Teachers Podcast coming January 28, 2025! 🎙️✨ In this new series, we’ll take you behind the scenes to hear from everyone who makes #homevisiting happen. Tune in monthly 💙.
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Poverty is not neglect! No family should get foster care when what they need is a little help. We hope the Senate will support H.R. 9076, which would expand prevention services and supports for families experiencing crises. Contact your Senator here:
parentsasteachers.org
Get Involved Parents as Teachers welcomes the support of legislators and other government officials to help bring our evidence-based home visiting model to families around the world. On this page,...
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“A Hummingbird’s … mission is healthy Indigenous babies born into healthy Indigenous families, supported by healthy Indigenous communities. " #BirthJustice
today.com
Native communities have some of the highest rates of maternal and infant health problems in the U.S. A grassroots movement is trying to change that.
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New data from @MarchofDimes is in. The US received a D+ for preterm birth rates, with 10.4% of babies born prematurely in 2023. We know from experience that access to doulas and prenatal home visiting can help change this outcome. #BirthJustice
ajmc.com
The 2024 March of Dimes report card gave the US a D+ overall, with worse grades among Southern states.
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📣 An important child welfare law will expire at the end of this year unless the U.S. Senate approves H.R. 9076. We hope the Senate will support these responsible reforms for children and families. Join our call to action here:
parentsasteachers.org
Get Involved Parents as Teachers welcomes the support of legislators and other government officials to help bring our evidence-based home visiting model to families around the world. On this page,...
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"Children do not vote, so it is easy to deprioritize their needs. But adults in their families do, and many of them hope Donald Trump and the Republican party can reduce financial burdens so that they can comfortably raise children."
brookings.edu
Sweta Shah and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek outline concrete steps that the Trump administration should take to support families with young children.
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21,000 families will face a holiday season forever changed by the unexpected loss of their much wanted, deeply loved baby. We MUST do better! The opportunity for lasting change is HERE and NOW. Please pass the #SHINEforAutumnAct! @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats @SenateDems @SenateGOP
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Paid sick time makes a big difference for the health of children and those who take care of them. Bravo to voters in AK, NE, and MO for their recognition of this at last month's elections!
abetterbalance.org
This week, voters in Alaska, Nebraska, and Missouri made their voices heard on the ballots and created three new paid sick time programs.
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This 12/3 is #GivingTuesday! Your donation means more than just a gift—it’s an investment in the future of families. 🙌 Donate to Parents As Teachers and help provide essential early education support to parents & children. 🔗
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We've seen first hand how community-based #doulas make a big difference for pregnant and postpartum families and we're glad to see that so many states are recognizing this, too! Thanks @pn3policy for the overview on this important topic.
pn3policy.org
A refundable state earned income tax credit (EITC) of at least 10 percent of the federal credit is one of 12 evidence-based policies included in our 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which...
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An important child welfare law will expire at the end of the year unless the Senate approves H.R. 9076. Thanks @SenatorBennet & @JohnCornyn for championing the bill. We hope your colleagues will support these responsible reforms for children and families!
parentsasteachers.org
Get Involved Parents as Teachers welcomes the support of legislators and other government officials to help bring our evidence-based home visiting model to families around the world. On this page,...
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Big news! 🎉 Thanks to $3.7M from @BallmerGroup, Parents as Teachers will expand #homevisiting services nationwide! With this support, we’ll reach more families, enhance training, and provide vital resources. 💙 Together, we’re helping families thrive!
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3 hours left to vote! 😊 Comment your answer, and stay tuned to learn how you can make an impact on #GivingTuesday!.
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RT @reachoutandread: Reach Out and Read leaders Ruth Coleman, Alex Chu, and Callee Boulware join #RORPodcast host @navsaria to discuss how….
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