Donate today to support early learning

Early learning is crucial to children, families and communities

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Support access to early learning through programs like Parents as Teachers

Your donation today will support a parent like Julianna:Wendy

Julianna, mom to a 5-year-old who recently started kindergarten, has this to say about Parents as Teachers:
"Raising a young child on my own felt overwhelming. My Family Center home visitor, Peggy, helped me to feel confident and stable during a transitional time in my life. Peggy has coached me on fun ways to help my son to develop important skills he will need for the rest of his life—strengthening his hands and fingers for delicate tasks like writing, as well as problem-solving and early math & literacy skills."

The Wayne County Family Center has brought the FUN & FREE Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visiting program directly into the homes of families in Wayne and Pike counties. PAT makes early education accessible for families who do not have access to childcare or preschool. During home visits, parents/caregivers are coached by a certified teacher on fun and engaging ways to share early learning with their child.

Jackie and Mark, parents to 2-year-old twins, say this:
"Our parent educator got to know us and learned our strengths. She helped us to identify the behaviors that have the most positive impact on our children. It's great to have this resource as our children learn and grow."

Carla, mom to 3 children who are now adults:
"My three children are now adults. I fondly remember our Family Center home visits from almost 30 years ago. It was a wonderful resource for me as a new parent. My parent educator coached me along the way and answered all my questions. More importantly, she validated me and boosted my confidence in parenting my children."

Studies have proven that the first five years of life are crucial for a child's physical, intellectual and social-emotional learning. When little ones are having fun with early education, they're doing something amazing--learning new information and growing their brains. This not only helps children to be ready for kindergarten; it also helps them be ready for life!

The Wayne County Family Center has been serving
Wayne and Pike counties for 30 years!
We know that a parent is their child's FIRST and BEST teacher.
We want to help all parents to be the parents they want to be!

If you would like to support the Family Center by check, please make it out and mail it to: Wayne County Family Center, 500 Academy Street—Suite B,
Hawley, PA 18428.

Visit our website at: www.waynecountyfc.org



Your support will assist the Wayne County Family Center in additional programs administered by the center:

  • Conducts Play & Learn groups at Stoneworks Youth Center and the Wayne County Family Center.
  • Helps assure safe sleeping environments for Wayne County infants through the Cribs for Kyle program.
  • Partners with Wayne County’s 0-3 and 3-5 early intervention programs.
  • Implements the Parent Pathways of Northeast PA program in Wayne and Pike counties—assisting in eliminating barriers for single parents who aim to attend college or trade school. The program empowers families to learn, thrive and succeed, two generations at a time.
  • Cultivates a child's interest in science and gardening through the Growing Gardeners community garden project for the young agronomist.