ParentChild+ is an evidence based, ‘learning through play experience’ for parents and their children. ParentChild+ focuses on enhancing school readiness skills and fostering a love of learning in young children. The program is suitable for children as young as 16 months up to 3yrs old. At ParentChild+ we always emphasize that the parent are their child’s FIRST and most IMPORTANT teacher and that the home environment is their first classroom! The program is completed over the school calendar and consists of a total of 92 visits! by the time your child has completed ParentChild+ they will have received 46 free books and toys.
About
What is a home visitor and what is a home visit?
A home visitor is a specially trained person who’s role is to model different and fun ways for your child to learn through play and conversation. We use a strength based approach as we always focus on what a child ‘can do! not what they can’t do!’ all the learning and fun is done through using the fabulous free books and toys that are then gifted to the child and parent.
The Home Visitor will visit a family twice a week, in their own home, for two short (1/2 hour) play sessions, which are run during the (primary) school year only. Therefore there are no home visits during holiday times.
Information for Parents
Home Visitors
The Role of the Home Visitor
The Home Visitor brings developmentally appropriate books and toys to the home. Each week a new book or toy is introduced, and the Home Visitor models reading and play for the parent and child. The home visitor’s role is to be an added support for families as their knowledge and expertise can offer support and guidance to the caregiver/parent to help their child/children to thrive. Home visitors are people who show up for families every week at the selected day and time, they are trusted partners for families as they build strong respectful relationships and meet families where they are at!
Referrals
Contact Details
parentchildplus@brillfrc.ie
Contact Shelly on 085 7040553
https://www.facebook.com/ParentChildWaterford