Welcome to Parents As Teachers!

Being a parent is hard work.

Parents As Teachers is here to help you!

Parents As Teachers (PAT) is a completely voluntary program for all families based on the belief that parents are their child�s first and most influential teachers.  It is our goal to help you give your child the best possible start in life. 

Parents As Teachers is a free parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child turns three years old.  Our program is funded through local school district funds and federal grants.

As a PAT family, you receive:

*Personal Visits � during which your parent educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns.

*Parent group meetings � which are opportunities to share information about parenting issues and child development.  Parents learn and support each other, observe their children with other children and practice parenting skills.

*Screenings � to assess your child�s overall development as well as health, hearing, and vision.

*Resource Network � that links your family to other community services.

Families locally served:

*USD #487 Herington

*USD #481 Rural Vista

All families in and around the communities of

Herington, Hope, Woodbine and White City

are welcome to join our program.

For more information contact:

 Parents as Teachers                                                        Renae  Riedy

19 North Broadway                                                          Parent Educator / Director

Herington, KS 67449                                                         Sara Hunnicutt

785-258-2263                                                                   Parent Educator

PAT Vision...

All children will grow, learn, and develop to realize their full potential.

Come play with us!!!

Parents As Teachers Playgroup

Tuesday mornings

9:30-11:00 a.m.

Herington United Methodist Church

3 South B Street

Any families with children from birth to three are invited and siblings may join. 

We have a large selection of age appropriate toys and various activities for parents and children to do together.

 A snack is provided towards the end of each playtime, followed by a book sharing time.