Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY): Palm Beach
A Good Idea
Description
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a school readiness home instruction program designed for children ages 3, 4, and 5 where parents take an active role as their child's primary educators. The 30-week curriculum guides low literacy parents to create opportunities for their children to acquire basic skills and knowledge needed for future school success. Trained coordinators and community-based home visitors role play activities with parents and support family participation throughout the program.
Goal / Mission
HIPPY programs empower parents as primary educators of their children in the home and foster parent involvement in school and community life to maximize the chances of successful early school experiences.
Results / Accomplishments
A number of evaluations have proven the success of HIPPY programs on children's school readiness and performance. The West Palm Beach HIPPY program is the largest in the state of Florida. The West Palm Beach HIPPY program was awarded Stellar Program Status by HIPPY USA.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Center for Family Services
Primary Contact
Martha Gomez
Center for Family Services of Palm Beach, Inc.
4101 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-616-1222
mgomez@ctrfam.org
http://www.ctrfam.org/
Center for Family Services of Palm Beach, Inc.
4101 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-616-1222
mgomez@ctrfam.org
http://www.ctrfam.org/
Topics
Education / Student Performance K-12
Education
Education
Organization(s)
Center for Family Services
Source
HIPPY USA
Date of implementation
1997
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Palm Beach County, FL
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Target Audience
Children, Families
Submitted By
Children Services Council Palm Beach County