Parents as Teachers provides parents with the knowledge and tools that support the health and development of young children at every stage. All services are home-based or virtual, voluntary, and at no cost to families.

• Increase school readiness and school success
• Provide parents with information about child development and parenting practices
• Help families detect health issues and developmental delays early
• Decrease parent stress

Families who participate in Parents as Teachers are assigned a Parent Educator who helps with:

• Age-appropriate activities and materials for you and your child
• Parenting challenges like crying, hitting, sleep, routines and potty training
• Developmental screenings and assessments
• Information to respond to your questions or needs
• Connecting you to needed resources and services in the community
• Transitioning to a high-quality preschool or kindergarten program

• If you have a child under the age of two and live in Cuyahoga County, you can sign up for Parents as Teachers by calling us at (216) 698-7500 or completing our online referral form and request Parents as Teachers Home Visiting at Bright Beginnings in the additional information box.

• Parents as Teachers at Bright Beginnings is proud to be an affiliate of the Parents as Teachers National Center.