Dillon County First Steps  Parents as Teachers Program kick-off Group Connection was held on Thursday, August 6,  at the City of Dillon Wellness Center, Dillon.
They are off to a great start as one of Dillon County’s highest level program in the nation, Parents as Teachers Home Visitation Program for Early Childhood Education that serves low-income families with children from ages 0-5.
During the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 the Parents as Teachers Program will focus on four components:
-Weekly Personal home visits by Certified Parent Educators, Mrs. Shantel McRae
-Monthly Parent Group Connections about Early Childhood Development and Parenting
-Development and health screening for young children
-Linkages and referrals to community networks and resources
Dillon County First Steps is looking forward to a great year. Listed below is a tentative schedule for our Parents as Teachers Program Group Connection. Please feel free to call the office (843) 774-0061 for further information if you would like to attend any group connection.
-August 28 (Screenings & Brain Dev.)
-September 18  (Baby Safety)
-October 9  (Fire Safety)
-November 6 (Thanksgiving)
-December 11 (Christmas Celebration)
-January 22, 2016 (Gross Motor)
-February 19, 2016 (Dental Health)
-March 18, 2016 (Easter Egg Hunt)
-April 15, 2016 (Week of the Young Child)
-May 13, 2016 (Early Literacy)
– June 15, 2016-Wed. (Year-End Celebration)