Parents As Teachers: Knox, Lincoln & Sagadahoc Counties
A free home visiting program for first time families in Knox, Lincoln & Sagadahoc Counties
Home visits are a time to
- focus on your pregnancy, newborn, or toddler
- learn about your child’s development
- view educational videos and resource materials
- ask a certified Parents As TeachersTM parent educator questions about parenting
What is Parents As TeachersTM?
Parents As TeachersTM is an internationally recognized child development program that assists parents in recognizing that, as a parent, they are their child’s first and most important teacher.
Watch our Parents as Teachers video
What is the Teen and Young Parent Program?
The Teen and Young Parent Program offers several services especially for teen and young parents.
What are family services?
Our family services include assistance in locating transportation, housing, childcare, or connecting with other community resources. We also provide access to donated children’s clothing and baby equipment, and conduct weekly playgroups where enrolled families and their children can participate in family activities and workshops.
These programs are voluntary and no fee is charged to participants. Contact us at (207) 594-1980 or toll free 877-972-5804 (in Maine) for more information.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is committed to providing home visiting, parent education, and mentoring to all first-time families in Knox/Lincoln/Sagadahoc County, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran’s status.
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