A Statement of Solidarity

We at ParentChild+ are angered, devastated, and heartbroken by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, just the most recent in a long line of those who have been killed and brutalized by racist violence. We are in solidarity with those protesting against the deep-rooted…

ParentChild+ Partners with WGBH to introduce PEEP Family Science Apps

This post was written by Gay Mohrbacher, Senior Project Manager, WGBH Education.  Last summer, WGBH (Boston’s PBS station), invited ParentChild+ to learn about a new series of digital apps designed to engage families in science learning. These PEEP Family Science apps introduce STEM content and skills to 3-5-year-olds…

GreenLight Fund Charlotte Announces $1M Investment in Children and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Cook ccook@greenlightfund.org 980-292-1749 GreenLight Fund Charlotte Announces $1M Investment in Children and Families Helping Move Charlotte from Its 50th of 50 Ranking Nationally in Economic Mobility Charlotte, NC – May 29, 2019 – After a comprehensive selection process in collaboration with local community…

Winter Books and Winter Hats!

Winter is here! For many areas, this new season means chillier temperatures and lots of layers. Talk with your children about how we stay warm when it gets cold – ask them what their favorite winter clothing is, and what type of winter weather they like best. Here…

December Children's Books

The winter holiday season is upon us! While we may celebrate different holidays or no winter holidays, there are many common themes across this winter season and many wonderful cross-cultural stories to share – snow (whether it snows where you live or you only see it on television)…

The Power of Prevention: Why Investing Early Makes Sense

  This blog post was written by PCHP Massachusetts State Program Director Carol Rubin     On Friday November 9th, members of the Parent-Child Home Program’s (PCHP) MA Advisory Council along with State Director Carol Rubin presented at the MA Association of School Committees/MA Association of School Superintendents Joint…

Supporting Families in their Home Language is an Essential Component of PCHP

In a monolingual world, being the home visiting program that promotes learning in each family’s home language often feels like an uphill battle. To say that I have encountered a few skeptics along the way would be an understatement. At times, all the push back and obstacles have…

In Honor of Fathers

  Please read below for a guest blog written by PCHP Pennsylvania State Director Malkia Singleton Ofori-Agyekum for CHOP PolicyLab. When I was asked to write a guest blog in honor of Father’s Day for the CHOP PolicyLab, my first thought was that a father’s voice on this topic is…

Philadelphia PCHP Mom Shares Her Remarks on PCHP

  Ameesha Jackson is a ParentChild+ parent in Philadelphia. She recently made the following remarks at a Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse fundraiser. Hello, my name is Ameesha and I am the mother of Amari who is currently enrolled in this Program. When I was first asked to…

PCHP Intern Christina Experiences PCHP's Annual Conference

I started interning at PCHP in January of 2018 and I have loved every second of it! This year, I was able to participate in the PCHP Annual Conference and really enjoyed my time. Being new to the PCHP family allowed me to have a different perspective than…

Literacy Best Practices: The Parent-Child Home Program

PCHP families in Cambridge, MA enjoy Banana For Two!

  This blog post was written by Honey Schnapp, PCHP Coordinator in Cambridge, Massachusetts.     We are so excited for the opportunity to introduce Ellen Mayer’s new book, Banana for Two, to our families. It made its debut as part of our curriculum this year at our Spring…