Parents as Teachers National Center

11/03/2026

We stand with our affiliates, families and communities across the Four Corners region affected by flooding.

If you’d like to connect with local affiliates about ways to offer support, find programs in the region through our program locator: https://parentsasteachers.org/program-locator/

11/03/2026

As we count down the days to Parents as Teachers Day on November 8, here's a brief introduction to who we are, what we do, and how home visiting makes a difference.

11/02/2026

"For families, this funding stream means that they can continue access to a trusted resource to support their families where there may not be a similar circle of support."

Watch Parents as Teachers President and CEO Constance Gully and Lead Parent Educator of Show Me Strong Families Aviva Page speak with Shirley Washington on Fox2Now's The Pulse of St. Louis about the significance of the Maternal and Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV).

Shirley Washington talks with Constance Gully of Parents as Teacher...

10/30/2026

The costume is just the beginning of the story.

Behind a cape, a pair of animal ears, or a favorite character, there’s a child with a story to tell.

If your family celebrates Halloween, consider following their lead and see where a few curious questions take you:
“Tell me about your costume.”
“Where are you going on your adventure?”
“What happens next?”

You might listen, join in, and let them decide how the story unfolds. These small moments are a chance to enjoy being together and see the world through your child’s eyes.

A few tips can help you see and support other children in your community, too:
- A child carrying a blue pumpkin or bag may have autism and may respond to sights, sounds, and people differently.
- A teal pumpkin in a yard may indicate the house offers allergy-considerate options, such as non-food toys.

If you'd like, share a photo or two with us of how your family celebrates safe, imaginative storytelling this October!

10/29/2026

“Can we read it one more time?”

This National Book Month, we’re celebrating the love of reading and the authors who joined us at PATCON26: Janet Sumner Johnson, Dr. Jaime G. Raygoza, and Orv Kimbrough.

A favorite book can become a family tradition. What book is on repeat in your home or with the families you support? Share a favorite below.

10/27/2026

As home visitors support thriving families, how might they engage with caregivers around mental health?

A Parents as Teachers quality standard calls for an available mental health professional who can help parent educators find answers to that question. In this month's episode, we talked with Irene Corzo, the Mental Health Consultant for the Parents as Teachers affiliate in Harvard, Illinois, about her guidance for home visitors as they journey alongside families.

Listen to "Supporting Caregiver Mental Health" at the link below!

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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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.

10/21/2026

Do you know a home visiting hero? Give them a chance to be recognized across the country!

National Home Visitor of the Year nominations are open at https://theinstitutefsp.fillout.com/2027nhvw

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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!