Starfish—A Parents as
Teachers Program
The Parents as Teachers model is:
- Evidence based—results are proven by research based data
- Strength model—acknowledges family strengths and recognizes the parent as the expert regarding their child
- Culturally sensitive—awareness and acknowledgment of cultural influences in child development and teaching
- Cutting Edge curriculum—neuroscience infused with the latest information on infant and child brain growth and development
Parents—A Child’s First and Most Important Teacher
Starfish exists to aid parents, as their child’s first and most important teacher, to maximize their child’s future success in school and life.

Starfish offers:
Personal Visits
- Monthly visits to home from birth to K
- Individualized lesson plans and activities
Group Meetings
Screenings
- Developmental, hearing, vision, & health
- Network with medical providers
Resource Network
- Comprehensive and up-to-date
- Information and referral to local
Certified PAT Parent-Educators can provide services until the child enters kindergarten
Who Can Enroll?
Starfish serves families that are:
- Residents of Cleveland/ Bradley County
- Parent/ caregivers of a child under 3
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