{"id":6416,"date":"2021-03-08T16:29:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T21:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ycs.org\/?page_id=6416"},"modified":"2021-03-08T16:35:02","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T21:35:02","slug":"ycs-parents-as-teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ycs.org\/index.php\/ycs-parents-as-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"YCS Parents As Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"
YCS Parents As Teachers<\/div>\n
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Victoria Garcia, 24, enrolled in the YCS Parent As Teachers (PAT) home visitation program in June 2020 out of concern for the development of her baby. Leandro was her first child, and being isolated by the Covid-19 Pandemic, she wondered if there was more she could be doing to help him develop and be a better mom. Although the YCS Lead Parent Educator, Pia Ababon, MA, LAC was unable to physically home visit Victoria due to COVID-19 restrictions, she counseled her during regularly scheduled Tele Health visits.<\/p>\n

Ababon addressed all of Victoria\u2019s immediate concerns. Most importantly, she reassured Victoria that that she was doing a great job and Leandro was hitting all of his developmental milestones. Ababon also guided Victoria with evidence-based information on health, parent-child attachment, and ways to establish routines for both herself and her son.
\nAs Victoria got to know Ababon, she began to open up about mental health and financial struggles that were overwhelming her. To Victoria\u2019s surprise, Ms. Ababon was equally concerned about her well-being. <\/p>\n

\u201cOne of Victoria\u2019s goals was to find employment, but her anxiety and other challenges were a road block,\u201d said Ababon. With Ababon\u2019s support, Victoria connected with a psychiatrist and got back on medication. <\/p>\n

\u201cPia was a constant source of encouragement to me while I looked for a new therapist and job,\u201d said the Jersey City mom.
\nVictoria, now employed full time, gives much of the credit to Ababon. \u201cPia helped me get my life back on track\u2026It is such a huge relief to be working again. I know I am getting my life together,\u201d says Victoria. She now faces the challenge of securing reliable day care for Leandro, and admits that it is sometimes overwhelming, but with Ababon\u2019s support she has the confidence she\u2019ll get through it.<\/p>\n

\u201cVictoria is very resilient. She is aware of her situation and emotions. She understands that life and motherhood can be challenging. But, she has been running head first to tackle her goals for herself and Leandro,\u201d explains Ababon. According to Ababon, adding PAT works because it is a non-judgmental emotional support.
\nBecause Victoria was unfamiliar with the resources in her community, Ababon has assisted her in navigating the social services system, secure health insurance, and apply to the Urban League of Hudson County for child care. <\/p>\n

\nVictoria looks forward to the day when she can meet Ababon in person. \u201cI want to thank her\u2026When I see her in person I know it will be even better.\u201d<\/p>\n

About YCS Parents As Teachers<\/p>\n

YCS Parents As Teachers (PAT) uses a strengths-based approach to help families identify their own unique capabilities and skills. At the time of intake, a plan for at least 2 years of support is drafted. Most families continue services until their child finishes kindergarten. Parent Educator visits the family twice a month between 60 and 90 minutes per visit. In homes with newborns, visits occur once a week. <\/p>\n

PAT educational services focus on nutrition, safety, setting boundaries, sleep, and attachment. During home visits, the parent educator discusses with the parent progress of their child\u2019s physical, emotional, and social development parenting concerns and stressors. Since 2013, YCS has been an approved PAT provider of in-home services for at-risk families of young children in Hudson County. PAT is a program of the YCS Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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