Helping you be the best parent you can be!
We offer free in-home services that provide information, knowledge and skills to help parents enhance their child's development and help you grow as a parent. Read below to learn about different programs available to parents in Huron County.
Family Mentor Program
The Family Mentor Program focuses on:
- Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
- Nurturing and attachment
- Social support
- Family support
Services include:
- Home visits
- Parent group meetings
- Developmental screenings
- Resource coordination & referrals
While providing home visits, the Family Mentor will assist families in parenting management and support, increase positive parenting strategies and provide effective stress-management tools. Huron County expectant moms and families with children ages birth - 3 are eligible for the Family Mentor Program. The family must not have an open Protective Service case. There is no cost for the program.
Please contact Kasey Aymen at kaymen@hchd.us or (989) 269-3330 for more information.
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The Family Mentor Program focuses on:
- Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
- Nurturing and attachment
- Social support
- Family support
Services include:
- Home visits
- Parent group meetings
- Developmental screenings
- Resource coordination & referrals
While providing home visits, the Family Mentor will assist families in parenting management and support, increase positive parenting strategies and provide effective stress-management tools. Huron County expectant moms and families with children ages birth - 3 are eligible for the Family Mentor Program. The family must not have an open Protective Service case. There is no cost for the program.
Please contact Kasey Aymen at kaymen@hchd.us or (989) 269-3330 for more information.
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Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers (PAT) offers parents knowledge & skills to enhance their child's development during the crucial early years of life. Home visits take place on a regular basis in which parent educators work with parents to address parenting concerns, provide parenting support and share age-appropriate information & activities for their children.
Parents as Teachers offers:
- Information on child development (birth - age 8)
- Methods & activities to engage family members & enhance parent-child relationships
- Periodic screening for early ID of developmental delays or health, vision & hearing issues
- Group meetings for parents & children, promoting social interaction with other families & community members
- Referrals to needed community services
Parents as Teachers is available at no cost to any family with a child up to 3 years old. Contact the local Parent Educator, Cheryl O'Mara at (989) 269-3492 or via e-mail at comara@huronisd.org.
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Parents as Teachers (PAT) offers parents knowledge & skills to enhance their child's development during the crucial early years of life. Home visits take place on a regular basis in which parent educators work with parents to address parenting concerns, provide parenting support and share age-appropriate information & activities for their children.
Parents as Teachers offers:
- Information on child development (birth - age 8)
- Methods & activities to engage family members & enhance parent-child relationships
- Periodic screening for early ID of developmental delays or health, vision & hearing issues
- Group meetings for parents & children, promoting social interaction with other families & community members
- Referrals to needed community services
Parents as Teachers is available at no cost to any family with a child up to 3 years old. Contact the local Parent Educator, Cheryl O'Mara at (989) 269-3492 or via e-mail at comara@huronisd.org.
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Early Head Start
A program for pregnant women, infants and toddlers and their families which provides services, resources & opportunities for success in the home & community.
Services may include:
- Weekly home visits
- Monthly group social outings (ex: playgroups & field trips)
- Individualized monthly lesson plans
- Goal setting
- Parent eduction
- Transport to health appointments
Early Head Start is available to families who meet income guidelines & have at least 1 of the following: a pregnant mom; an infant/toddler 0-3 years old, including those with special needs; a foster child; someone in the home that receives SSI, TANF (cash assistance) or CDC (childcare assistance); be homeless.
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A program for pregnant women, infants and toddlers and their families which provides services, resources & opportunities for success in the home & community.
Services may include:
- Weekly home visits
- Monthly group social outings (ex: playgroups & field trips)
- Individualized monthly lesson plans
- Goal setting
- Parent eduction
- Transport to health appointments
Early Head Start is available to families who meet income guidelines & have at least 1 of the following: a pregnant mom; an infant/toddler 0-3 years old, including those with special needs; a foster child; someone in the home that receives SSI, TANF (cash assistance) or CDC (childcare assistance); be homeless.
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