Providing a sure start (P.A.S.S.)
AN EARLY START IS A SURE START
Our Parent Educator Team
The P.A.S.S. program seeks to better prepare at-risk families, infants, and toddlers ages 0-3 for a successful school experience, promote parents knowledge of early child development, encourage on-going involvement in the child's education, and promote self sufficiency.
Providing a Sure Start (P.A.S.S.) is a home visiting program for families with children ages prenatal to 3 years old.
- Parent Educators provide servicesand support in the areas of early childhood development, parent-child interaction, group connection, and parenting support activities.
- Parent Educators can also provide support to families as a referral source for housing, employment, literacy, parent education, transportation, and any other identified needs to help improve families’ well being.
- Parent Educators are certified through Parents as Teachers, and do screenings and assessments to track each child’s development.
- Twice monthly home visits are made to ensure families are flourishing.
- This is a voluntary program to families in St. Clair County and surrounding areas. NO fees are charged, and there is no restrictions on parents age, income, or number of children in the family.
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Services Provided
Who is Eligible?
Services Provided
- Assessment and tracking of Children’s development milestones and goals.
- Activities and lessons to foster parent-child bonds.
- Home Visits
- Assistance or referrals to assist with household needs to ensure a secure home enviornment.
Who is Eligible?
Residents of St. Clair County, IL with a child/children aged prenatal to 3 years old.