The Ringgold County Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program was awarded the Iowa Family Support Credential, Sunday, April 10, by the Iowa Department of Management and Public Health. The Credential is awarded to family support and parent education programs that are validated through an external evaluation and found to be in substantial adherence to all 100 of the Iowa Family Support Standards. Close to 40 people attended the celebration held at the REC in Mount Ayr, including families, advisory committee members, program funders as well as present and previous Parents as Teachers staff.
Pictured receiving the Iowa Family Support Credential award are Jennifer Creveling, PAT Parent Educator, Robin McDonnell, RN, PAT Parent Educator and Supervisor, and P. J. West, Iowa Department of Public Health, who made the presentation.
