By Christy Nadalin

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program with which many readers may be very familiar — it’s been operating in our community for over 30 years. The premise is simple: compassionate professionals who are well-versed in child development and behavioral best practices work with parents to navigate the child-raising pitfalls and obstacles that result because little people don’t come with instruction manuals. Though you could argue that, if you live in a community with a Parents as Teachers program, there’s your manual.

It’s an international program that was launched locally and funded by the school district, for children up to kindergarten age, until 2023, when they lost a key grant. Without that grant, the district determined they could no longer fund it. Fortunately, Looki

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