A Young Professionals Committee Member’s Perspective on a Site Visit

  Un Dia de Nieve   When Winter Storm Quinn hit New York City at the beginning of March, it was properly foreshadowed. Only a few days earlier I was sitting in a PCHP staff meeting, discussing an Ezra Jack Keats book entitled “Snowy Day” or “Dia de…

Plant Your Own Seeds

This week we celebrate Earth Day! Planting seeds and watching them grow either inside or outside is a wonderful way to celebrate spring with your children and help them discover the delight of nurturing a plant and the excitement of seeing it blossom.  Children will love watching their…

Make Your Own Play Dough

  Playing with play dough not only encourages children to be imaginative, but also helps develop fine motor skills.  Making your own play dough with your child is also a great way to explore early math skills.  Here is PCHP’s play dough recipe! You will need: 1 bowl,…

Super Bowl

Super Bowl Sunday. Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots, or is it Washington PCHP sites vs. Massachusetts PCHP sites? Washington and Massachusetts are big supporters of PCHP and their football teams.  Washington PCHP sites reach over 1,000 children.  Massachusetts PCHP sites reach over 900.  PCHP is excited about…

Snow Day – Real or Pretend!

Are you snowed in? Whether the answer is yes or no, a snow day (real or pretend) is the perfect time for lots of reading and playing! We have some great tips on reading and playing, along with some wonderful, snowy books to share. Take advantage of this…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Given the recent national discussion about race relations, Martin Luther King Day, and the opportunity it provides for conversations with children about these issues, is particularly important this year.  The history of racism in America and the challenges we still face are not the easiest topics to discuss with…

Sips for Success – Wine Tasting for School Readiness

Happy Father’s Day from the Parent-Child Home Program!

Meet Mario Mario recently completed the Parent-Child Home Program at Southwest Youth and Family Services in Seattle, Washington. His mother, Elvira, smiled proudly as he posed in his white graduation outfit; but two years ago when Elvira first learned about the Program, she was nervous about having someone in…

Happy Father's Day from the Parent-Child Home Program!

Your support of PCHP made this success possible.

I am delighted to share this wonderful example of Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) family success from one of our Massachusetts PCHP sites.  This is just one of thousands of similar stories that are made possible each year because of our dedicated staff and generous supporters across the country….

Happy Mother's Day from the Parent-Child Home Program!

Give Local America: Help PCHP Make History!

Today the Parent-Child Home Program is participating in Give Local America, a 24 hour online giving event that celebrates communities coming together to support local philanthropy. It’s predicted to be the largest online giving day ever, and we are thrilled to participate. Please help PCHP make history by…