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Parents as Teachers National Center Parents as Teachers promotes the optimal early development, learning and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.

Parents as Teachers National Center is an international, nonprofit organization that helps communities promote optimal early development, learning and the health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.

How is your community getting ready for Parents as Teachers Day? On November 8, we’ll celebrate the parents, caregivers,...
10/23/2026

How is your community getting ready for Parents as Teachers Day?

On November 8, we’ll celebrate the parents, caregivers, parent educators, and early childhood champions whose partnerships help children and families thrive.

Are you planning a family gathering? Writing thank-you notes? Finding a special way to recognize your parent educators?

We’d love to see what’s taking shape in your community. Tell us your plans in the comments, or share a photo of your preparations, tag us, and use .
Every community has its own way of celebrating. We can’t wait to see yours!



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Home visiting supports families as they do the important work of parenting.Hearing just what that support means affirms ...
10/22/2026

Home visiting supports families as they do the important work of parenting.

Hearing just what that support means affirms that the partnerships between parent educators and families make a real difference.

This week, we celebrate the love and intentionality that build adoptive families. Parents as Teachers strength-based hom...
10/20/2026

This week, we celebrate the love and intentionality that build adoptive families. Parents as Teachers strength-based home visitors are honored to support parents and children as they create new and foundational family structures.

Happy National Adoption Week!

The Parents as Teachers Podcast is a finalist in two categories at the 6th Annual Webby The Anthem Awards! And YOU have ...
10/16/2026

The Parents as Teachers Podcast is a finalist in two categories at the 6th Annual Webby The Anthem Awards! And YOU have a chance to impact what happens next.

Vote by October 29 for a chance to send Parents as Teachers home with the Anthem Community Voice Award!

Vote at the links below, for both the Parents as Teachers Podcast and Episode 3, "How Home Visiting Can Support Families with Autism."

A special thank you to parent educator Christy Roberts and her son, Will, for sharing their experiences and perspectives on supporting families with autism—and to every guest who helps bring the work of home visiting to life.

SXSW EDU SXSW The Webby Awards

10/16/2026

We sent Darnell into the crowd at last week’s Parents as Teachers conference to ask attendees what they thought of this year’s conference and whether they’ll be with us in Pittsburgh!
Take a look at what our attendees had to say! 👀🎬
And tell us in the comments: What was YOUR favorite moment from conference? ⬇️

Today, on International Day of Rural Women, we honor the women helping children, families, and rural communities thrive,...
10/15/2026

Today, on International Day of Rural Women, we honor the women helping children, families, and rural communities thrive, including Indigenous women whose knowledge, care, and leadership strengthen generations.

For us, work begins with trusted relationships and support that honors each family’s culture and strengths.

We celebrate rural women as parents, caregivers, home visitors, and community leaders, and the partnerships that help them and their families thrive.

Did you know that parent educators support families as they achieve employment goals? Read more about the impact of Pare...
10/13/2026

Did you know that parent educators support families as they achieve employment goals? Read more about the impact of Parents as Teachers on family economic well-being in the fact sheet linked below.

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, enduring traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities. We ...
10/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, enduring traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities. We also recognize the importance of honoring the knowledge, languages, and values passed down from one generation to the next.

At Parents as Teachers, we believe every child deserves a strong start — one that honors their family's culture, identity, and traditions.

REVEALED:PATCON is headed to Pittsburgh!Save the date for the next global gathering of home visitors and early childhood...
10/09/2026

REVEALED:

PATCON is headed to Pittsburgh!

Save the date for the next global gathering of home visitors and early childhood champions, October 18-21, 2027.

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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