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Family educators provide many services to families in Williamson County. The services include home visits, case management, parent education, assessment, evaluation, resource development, play groups and much more. The program uses Parents As Teachers as their model curriculum for infants, toddlers, and families. The Birth to Three Program Standards are followed while planning and providing services. The family educator and family will discuss goals and create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Special events are held for families and their children. |
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| Model Parental Training | ||||||||
| Using the Illinois Early Learning Standards and the Parents As Teachers Model, Family Educators provide Model Parental Training to families with children ages three to five years old in Williamson County. The services include home visits, case management, parent training, assessment, evaluation, resource development, play groups, field trips, and much more. Parent-Child Activities are encouraged and lead by the family educator. Special events are held for families and their children. | ||||||||
| Pre-School Story Time | ||||||||
| Story times will be held at local libraries. This time is spent enhancing literacy skills in children and families. The story time will include active play, story, activity, and snack. The time is encouraged to be spent as a parent-child activity. It provides and opportunity to visit the library, borrow books, make new friends, and develop social skills. Becoming involved in literacy programs will let your child know that books are important and special. If you show them you love books, then they will in turn love books. This will set a pattern for the rest of their lives. | ||||||||
| Scrap Booking/Book Club (for parents) | ||||||||
| Scrap-Booking: This is a time for parents to
bond, talk about what is going on with their children's lives, while
creating special memories. This is a time for free play with their children.
Opportunity for bonding with other parents who want to make a difference in
their child's life is right before you. Book Club: Parents coming together for a round-table discussion of a book selected by the grouip. The books are easy-to-read books, chosen for their high quality. A variety of topics are covered. Meetings are held at places, which provide opportunity for children to have free play. |
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