OBJECTIVES OF THE HOME-BASED PROGRAM

• To help parents understand that they are the most important teachers and models in the lives of their children.
• To help enhance parent's knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and what can be expected at each stage of their child’s development.
• To point out materials in the home that can be used as teaching materials and games.
• To help parents reinforce their children's positive behaviors.
• To assist parents in helping their children become better prepared for school by providing verbal stimulation and understanding of such basic concepts as colors and numbers.
• To provide a series of success experiences for both parents and children, thereby strengthening the parent-child relationship.
• To assess both strengths and needs of the family, and while building on strengths, assist in locating resources to meet needs.
• To assist in promoting within the parents a feeling of accomplishment and self worth as a result of participating in the program.
• To assist in preparing parents, children, and families to be better able to adjust to the world in which they live.