Parenting isn’t easy—and you don’t have to do it alone.
ChildStrive’s Parents as Teachers program provides relationship-based, in-home support for families facing stress, hardships or who would like additional support.
Our trained Educators partner with parents and caregivers to:
Encourage play and learning at home
Support healthy child development and school readiness
Strengthen parent–child bonds
Connect families with community resources
Why it matters
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially when life brings added challenges. By focusing on the parent–child relationship, we help families build strong attachments, resilience, and the confidence to thrive together.
How it works
Visits take place twice a month in your home, your child’s natural learning environment
Each visit is personalized to meet your needs
Visits generally include a child activity, discussion about child development or current challenges and a check in on your family’s well-being.
At ChildStrive, we recognize parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Parents as Teachers is here to walk alongside you, helping your child grow and your family thrive.
Who it’s for:
Families in Snohomish County who are pregnant or parenting a child age 0–5 and facing hardships.
What it offers:
Free, twice-monthly home visits
Fun parent–child activities
Parent education and support
Developmental screenings
Resource connections
Why it matters:
Parenting is hard—especially with added stress. Parents as Teachers provides encouragement, resources, and support so your child can thrive and your family can grow stronger.
Parents as Teachers works with families who are parenting a child up to age five in Snohomish County. Families must be enrolled before their child turns 4.
If you are interested in participating in Parents as Teachers, or referring a family you know, contact us at 425.245.8377 or complete our intake form here.
ChildStrive’s Parents as Teachers program is focused on serving families who may be experiencing unstable housing, domestic violence, mental illness, chemical dependency, traumatic events or other unusual family circumstance.
There is no cost to families for participating in Parents as Teachers.
ChildStrive is an affiliate of Parents as Teachers, you can find additional information about the program at www.parentsasteachers.org.
