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Jul 23

Parents as Teachers’ Endowment Fund Open for Contributions

The Parents as Teachers program offered by Ringgold County Public Health is supported entirely with grant money from a number of organizations.  Since the program was started in 2000, more than 700 families have been served.  The program’s goals are to increase parent knowledge of early childhood development, improve parenting practices, provide early detection of […]

Jul 23

PAT Day at the Park Rescheduled for August 3

The Parents as Teachers Day at the Park group activity has been rescheduled for Monday, August 3, at Judge Lewis Park at 10:00 am.  Information will be shared about ways to beat the summer heat and the importance of physical activity. Bring the kids out for a playdate at the park.  Plan a super fun day […]

Jul 14

PAT Program Receives Dekko Foundation Endowment Match Grant

Ringgold County Parents as Teachers received notice that they have been awarded a Dekko Foundation grant of up to $30,000 to help grow their endowment.  The Dekko Foundation has pledged to award $1 for each $1 secured from individuals and businesses up to the grant amount. The goal is to grow the endowment fund with […]

Jun 30

Summer Child Safety Tips

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind while enjoying the summer with your children.  These tips were gathered from Iowa Health System, CDC, and WebMD. Never leave children alone in or near water.  Children can drown in less than 2” of water, even less for infants/toddlers.  Drownings are the leading death cause for […]