Good Samaritan Community Services

Parents as Teachers

PAT

Parents as Teachers follows a national model for early childhood home visiting programs. This program promotes optimal child development, parent education and focuses on the health of children.

Who?

Parents who are prenatal and/or have a newborn up to a child's 5th birthday (0-5)

What?

This program is under Family Services and is available at the San Antonio-Main campus. Interested families participate in home visits, group connections, and have the support of a highly trained PAT Parent Educator.

When?

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm,
year-round, some evening times are available.

Goals

  • Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development
  • Promote early detection of developmental delays and health issues
  • Prevent child abuse and neglect
  • Increase children's school readiness and success.