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H.I.P.P.Y. (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

Resource Type

Program

Description

HIPPY recognizes that parents are their child's first and most important teacher and helps them work with their four and five year-olds at home. The program helps these children build their skills and confidence before starting school. Parents receive weekly home visits from a trained home visitor. Home visits include role-playing, learning packets, storybooks, and materials. The HIPPY program follows the BCPS school calendar. HIPPY helps parents make a strong home school connection.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Web Address

http://www.bcps.org/offices/alted/hippy.html

Languages

English

Services Provided

Weekly home visits are made by trained paraprofessionals who role play scripted activities with parents. A parent is requested to work with each child 15-20 minutes each day to support classroom instruction beyond the home visit. Families with children in pre-kindergarten in certain Title I schools are eligible to participate in this program.

Contact Information

Nancy Dillon Tobias
200 West Baltimore St

Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 1-410-887- 3037

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