Our Group Connections serve as a space for community members to connect, learn, and play with their children. The goal of these events is to help little ones improve their social skills and help parents learn from each other. Some of these group connections are open to the public to introduce new families to our Parents as Teachers programming.
At our last public group connection, Jasmine joined us, as a recommendation from one of her friends, a mother enrolled in our programs. Jasmine was always looking for things to do with her children, so this was the perfect opportunity. At the group connection, Jasmine and her son had a great time! Her son had never played in the water before, so we were able to provide a new and exciting experience for him!
After having a blast at the group connection, Jasmine was interested in becoming a part of our Parents as Teachers program. She wanted to ensure that her children, a 3-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter, would be prepared for kindergarten. We had our referral form with us and were able to get her referred to the program on the spot! Within two weeks, she was able to have her first visit with one of our Perry County Family Development Coordinators, Mariah Troutman.
Both children, now enrolled, are working to reach their goals as they grow in these important developmental years. The 3-year-old will be working on his motor skills, with tracing, writing, and the use of safety scissors. The 5-month-old just started crawling and will work on improving her movement ability. Jasmine loves working with Mariah and is always looking to stay active in the community. When Mariah recommends community events to attend, Jasmine is there with her two kids, as she is always looking for something fun to do with them.
This experience has been and will continue to be a chance for Jasmine and her kids to grow together and connect with others! Are you interested in our Family Development Programs? Reach out to us today or get a sneak peek at our next group connection and talk with us!
