Parents as Teachers - Home Visiting Program

2026-11-03

The DDOE is requesting proposals for a PAT Affiliate that will utilize the PAT Evidence - Based Model . The PAT Evidence - Based Model is a comprehensive home - visiting , parent education model that utilizes specific curricula through National PAT . DDOE PAT affiliates are funded solely from state funds . Affiliates will be required to provide services prenatal through age three by offering home visits , group connections , conducting child and family screenings , connecting community resources , as well as completing additional PAT outcome measurement requirements . Affiliates will be required to collect data and participate in the continuous monitoring process determined by DDOE . The PAT Program is established under the auspices of the Delaware Department of Education ( 14 Del . C . § 4118 ) and shall be coordinated through one or more local school boards . The program shall address the educational needs of targeted parents of children and shall contain the following elements : • the use of individuals who are professionally trained in child development and parenting ; • the provision by participating school systems of instruction in child development and parenting , on a voluntary enrollment basis , to targeted parents of children from infancy through age three • the program shall be provided in homes and other appropriate community settings in a cost - effective , accessible and convenient manner ; • services shall be focused and targeted , to the extent possible , to parents of at - risk children ; and , • evidence of significant local support for the project from school system administrators and local school boards and local parent and children advocacy organizations

Delaware

2026-03-27