A Parent is a Child’s First Teacher
Your children have so much potential. As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to be their first teacher. That’s because most brain development occurs in the first few years of life, and you can make a difference. Parents As Teachers will show you how. Our Home Visitors will provide you with resources appropriate for your child’s stage of development. Through Parents As Teachers, you’ll develop a stronger relationship with your child and help prepare them for academic success.
Parents as Teachers is a free program for all parents with children younger than 5 years old. Learn how to effectively and meaningfully interact with your child to help them develop intellectually and emotionally and to help you form a deeper relationship and bond with your child.
Benefits of Parents As Teachers:
- This program is evidence-based and proven to work.
- Children who feel safe, healthy, and cared for can thrive.
- We’ll catch possible developmental challenges early on.
- We’ll connect you with a variety of community resources.
- Fun activities will deepen your relationship with your child.
Eligibility Requirements of Parents As Teachers:
- All parents-to-be and parents with children younger than 5 years old.
How To Sign Up
- Select your county below to find the Parents As Teachers representative in your area.
- Email or call the representative and let him or her know you're interested. He or she will help you determine if you're eligible and give you more information about registering.
Select Your County
Apache County
Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation Department of Dine Education Growing in Beauty Program
Adrienne Benally
P.O. Box 1420
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone: 928-697-5626
Cochise County
CPLC/ Parenting Arizona
Anahiz Armendariz
6850 W Indian School Rd Ste. #4
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: 602-486-6615
Coconino County
CPLC Parenting Arizona
Ophelia Goatson
201 E Birch Ave Ste. #7
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 773-9133
Maricopa County
Child and Family Resources (CFR)
Gizela Jimenez
1951 W Camelback Rd Ste. 370
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Phone: (602) 234-3941
Catholic Charities Community Services
Melissa Enos
466 S. Bellview
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-250-2275
CPLC / Parenting Arizona
Jessica Gutierrez
6850 W Indian School Rd. Ste. #4
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: (602) 248-0428
Arizona's Children Association
Pam Carder
3636 N Central Ave Ste. 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cell: (480) 261-9937
Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation
17620 E Red Rock Rd. Education Division
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Phone: 480-789-7208
Native American Community Health
Carrie Chischilly
4520 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 480-550-4048 x 4806
Mohave County
Arizona's Children Association
Shelley Fischer
1407 McCulloch Blvd. N Ste. B
Lake Havasu City, AZ 85403
Phone: (928) 680-4458 x 1756
Navajo County
Little Singer Community School/FACE
Roberta Gorman
PO Box AQ
Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 686-6108
Black Mesa Baby FACE Program/Black Mesa Community School
Marie Rose
PO Box 97
Pinon, AZ 86510
Phone: (928) 674-3632
Seba Dalkai Boarding School Baby FACE Program/Seba Dalkai Boarding School
Maye Bigboy
HC 63 Box H
Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: (928) 657-3141
Pima County
Sunnyside United School District
Rebecca Ridge
5445 S. Alverton Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: (520) 545-3381
Pinal County
Child and Family Resources (CFR)
Wendy Puga
1115 E Florence Blvd. Ste. M
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: (520) 518-5292
Yavapai County
Arizona's Children Association
Julianne Daly
1055 Ruth Street #3
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 443-1991 x 2011
Yavapai County Community Health Services HRPP
Diane Knighton
1090 Commerce Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: 928-442-5421
Yuma County
Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Catherine Wallis
3860 W 24th St Suite 200
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: (928) 287-1706
CPLC/ Parenting Arizona
Megan Bourque
6850 W Indian School Rd Ste. #4
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: 602-740-5526
Santa Cruz County
La Paz County
Arizona's Children Association
Shelley Fischer
1407 McCulloch Blvd N Ste. B
Lake Havasu City, AZ 85403
Phone: 928-680-4458 x 1756
Tribal Communities
Arizona's Children Association
Julianne Daly
1055 Ruth Street #3
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-443-1991 x 2011
Cocopah Indian Tribe Early Steps Program
Christina Ross
14515 S Veterans Dr
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928-627-2101 x 7536
CPLC/ Parenting Arizona
Preston Benally
6850 W Indian School Rd Ste. #4
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: 480-332-5227
Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation
17620 E Red Rock Rd. Education Division
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Phone: 480-789-7208
Hualapai Indian Tribe
Yanely Medrano
488 Hualapai Way
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Phone: 928-769-2207
Native American Community Health
Carrie Chischilly
4520 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 480-550-4048 x 4806