First Teacher Home Visitation Program

The First Teacher Program is a free, in-home parent education and family support service using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visiting model. It supports families from pregnancy until their child turns five, offering developmental, hearing, and vision screenings. As a parent, you play a vital role in shaping your child's future. PAT-certified educators provide science-based guidance on early brain development, helping parents turn everyday moments into opportunities to enhance their child’s language, intellect, social skills, and motor development.

Details and Benefits

  • Personal Visits: Your parent educator will provide age-appropriate child development and parenting guidance, help you observe your child’s growth, and address any parenting concerns.

  • Parent Group Meetings: A chance to share and discuss parenting topics, learn from and support other parents, observe your child interacting with peers, and practice parenting skills.

  • Screenings: Assessments of your child’s development, health, hearing, and vision.

  • Resource Network: Connects your family to helpful community services.

  • Baby Bucks Program: An incentive program which allows you to earn Baby Bucks for attending visits, group meetings, and community events, and redeem them for essential baby and maternity items like clothes, diapers, strollers, car seats, and gift cards.

If you’re interested in the First Teacher Home Visitation Program, please call our office at (205) 801-5151 or apply online below!

First Teacher Home Visitation Program Intake