The Salem Public Schools gives families access to a program that offers home visits to families of young children aged 18 months to 4 years old. The ParentChild+ honors parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.

VIEW GALLERY: Salem ParentChild+ Program of the North Shore Graduates 12 Families

An Early Learning Specialist (ELS) teams up with parents providing:

  • A weekly gift of an educational book or toy to help focus the learning while enhancing literacy and school readiness skills.
  • Visits twice a week for 30 minutes over 23 weeks over 2 years.
  • Visits are conducted either in person or virtually.
  • Play based age-appropriate ideas.
  • Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire: The Ages & Stages Questionnaire is administered as a tool to help parents gain knowledge about developmental expectations.
  • Information about your child’s communication, motor, social emotional, and problem-solving abilities will be collected to assist in meeting developmental expectations.
  • Time to share strengths and concerns about your parenting journey and ways to support your child’s development.
  • Community resources

If interested in learning more about our services, please contact Maureen at 978-9989327 or mpasektourville@salemk12.org