Parents as Teachers National Center

What Parents as Teachers National Center does

Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 (incorporated independently in 1990) and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It operates the largest evidence-based home visiting model in the United States, serving expectant families and families with children from prenatal through kindergarten entry. The model is delivered through a network of more than 1,000 affiliates across 49 U.S. states, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and (as of 2025) Australia, supported by 10,000+ Family Engagement Professionals and 23 state offices plus three international offices. Direct services reach over 188,000 families annually, with approximately 32,000 developmental or health concerns identified each year for early intervention.

The organization's core offering combines personal visits, group connections, child/caregiver screenings, and resource network connections, anchored by the proprietary Born to Learn neuroscience-infused curriculum (available in English and Spanish) and Foundational/Foundational 2 curricula. Supporting technology includes the Visit Tracker data management system (included at no additional cost to affiliates), the Penelope data system for federal program reporting, the O.L.I.V.E.R. learning management system for Curriculum Partners, the PAT Engage mobile app launched in 2023, and a virtual service delivery option. Specialized programs include the DAWN Doula Program (active in five states) and the Show Me Strong Families direct service initiative in St. Louis, anchored by the new Christopher Kit Bond Center opened November 2025.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: philanthropic donations and grants (including the $7M MacKenzie Scott gift in 2023 and $15M Enterprise Mobility grant in 2025), recurring affiliate membership fees that bundle model access, training, and Visit Tracker, curriculum and training sales to Curriculum Partners and Subscriber Programs (primarily Early Head Start/Head Start agencies), and federal MIECHV funding administered by HRSA in partnership with ACF to 41 states, 15 tribal communities, and DC. The model is rated 'well-supported' by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse and meets HomVEE criteria, making affiliates eligible for MIECHV, FFPSA, and Title IV-E reimbursement. Distribution operates through channel partners (affiliates), direct-to-consumer delivery (Show Me Strong Families), and a mid-market/enterprise Curriculum Partner channel.

Name

Parents as Teachers National Center

Legal name

Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.

Website

https://parentsasteachers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parents as Teachers National Center is a St. Louis-based nonprofit that operates the largest evidence-based home visiting model in the U.S., serving 188,000+ families prenatally through kindergarten via 1,000+ affiliates across all 50 states and six countries, funded through philanthropy, affiliate fees, curriculum sales, and federal MIECHV grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Home Visiting Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Family Engagement & Take-Home Learning Materials (Home Packs, Parent Guides) (EDACAJAL), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Early childhood home visiting
• Parent education services
• Family engagement programs
• Developmental screening services
• Evidence-based curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations and Grants: Relies on generous support from individuals and organizations including major gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, donor-advised funds, honor and memorial gifts, matching gifts, stock gifts, and planned giving through the Legacy of Learning Society
2. Affiliate Membership Fees: Affiliates pay fees for model implementation, training, and access to curricula and data systems like Visit Tracker
3. Curriculum and Training Sales: Revenue from training courses and curricula sold to curriculum partners and subscriber programs through the e-store and membership pricing
4. MIECHV Funding: Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program funding administered by HRSA in partnership with ACF to states and tribes

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parents as Teachers National Center delivers an evidence-based home visiting model that supports families with children from the prenatal period through kindergarten entry. The model combines personal visits from trained Parent Educators, group connections, child and caregiver screenings, and a resource network, supported by proprietary curricula (Foundational, Foundational 2, and Born to Learn), training programs, and data management tools. The organization operates through a network of more than 1,000 affiliates and provides direct services via the Show Me Strong Families initiative.

Product overview

Parents as Teachers National Center operates a platform-based model centered on its Evidence-Based Home Visiting Model, supplemented by multiple curricula, technology tools, and professional development offerings. The core product is delivered through a network of over 1,000 affiliates who implement the home visiting model using Foundational Curriculum and Foundational 2 Curriculum (for children prenatal to kindergarten). Supporting products include the PAT Engage App for family communication, Visit Tracker and Penelope for data management, and the DAWN Doula Program. Content offerings include the Born to Learn Curriculum with its award-winning video series and the Parents as Teachers Podcast. Quality assurance is maintained through the Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process (QEIP), with Blue Ribbon designation for high-performing affiliates. Virtual Service Delivery extends reach through remote home visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Show Me Strong Families: A local program under Parents as Teachers National Center serving families in St. Louis City and north St. Louis County, focusing on under-resourced communities with culturally responsive care and early intervention.
• Family And Child Education (FACE)
• PAT Engage
• DAWN (Doula Program)
• PAT HEALTH

Products and services

• Evidence-Based Home Visiting Model The core Parents as Teachers model delivered via in-home visits from trained Parent Educators, serving families with children from prenatal through kindergarten. Includes seven goals: increasing parent knowledge, early detection of developmental delays, improving family health, preventing child abuse, increasing school readiness, improving economic well-being, and strengthening community capacity.
• Foundational Curriculum Research-based curriculum used by Parent Educators to inform services delivered to families of children prenatal to age three, available in English and Spanish. Sold as part of curriculum and training offerings.
• Foundational 2 Curriculum
• Born to Learn Curriculum

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% lower likelihood of substantiated child maltreatment among PAT families
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bureau of Indian EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Federal partner for Family And Child Education (FACE) program, establishing pilot sites for American Indian families
• National Center for Families LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for FACE program providing family literacy support and center-based care transition for families
• Washington University in St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Long-standing research partnership leading to NIH ENHANCE Project expanding PAT HEALTH to Nigeria. Partnership includes Brown School, School of Medicine, and School of Public Health
• University of AbujacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in NIH ENHANCE Project for international expansion of PAT HEALTH to Nigeria addressing maternal morbidity and mortality
• New York UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in NIH ENHANCE Project for international PAT HEALTH expansion
• University of Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Telehealth partnership testing virtual home visiting parent education; partnered on Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting during COVID-19 pandemic
• United Way of Greater St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner of Show Me Strong Families initiative supporting families in St. Louis
• Brazelton Touchpoints CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored book supporting healthy development of expectant families and community engagement
• Parents as First Teachers (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK implementation of PAT model since 1991; 43 affiliates in England, Scotland and South Wales; evaluated by UK's National Academy for Parenting Research
• Schweizer Dachverband PAT – Mit Eltern Lernen (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss national office established 2024; 11 affiliates serving families; based on ZEPPELIN study showing positive impacts on child development
• Parents as Teachers – Mit Eltern Lernen (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServing families throughout Germany since 2004, primarily serving immigrant families; over 300 families served annually

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Emerging players

• Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Brazelton Touchpoints Center is a strategic partner of PAT (co-authored book) that provides professional development for early childhood providers using the Touchpoints model. It is comparable as an adjacent evidence-based developmental framework for early childhood practitioners.
• AVANCE: AVANCE is a nonprofit providing parent education and early childhood programs focused on underserved Hispanic families, with a home visiting component. It overlaps in target population (low-income families with young children) and parent education mission but is smaller in scale than PAT.

Direct peers

• Nurse-Family Partnership: Nurse-Family Partnership is the most direct competitor — an evidence-based home visiting model serving low-income first-time mothers and their children, also rated on HomVEE and MIECHV-eligible. Both organizations compete for the same federal MIECHV funding, state contracts, and philanthropic dollars in the home visiting space.
• Healthy Families America: Operated by Prevent Child Abuse America, Healthy Families America is another evidence-based home visiting model rated on HomVEE and widely implemented with MIECHV funding. It serves a similar prenatal-to-early-childhood population and competes directly for affiliate and state contracts.
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters): HIPPY is an evidence-based home visiting model focused on parents of preschool-age children, also recognized on evidence clearinghouses. It targets a similar early-childhood population and competes for state and federal funding as well as philanthropic support.
• ParentChild+: ParentChild+ is an evidence-based home visiting program serving low-income families with young children, focused on early literacy and school readiness. It operates with a similar affiliate/regional replication model and competes for the same federal funding pools.

Broad incumbents

• Early Head Start: Early Head Start is a federal program for low-income pregnant women and families with infants/toddlers, often partnering with PAT as Curriculum Partners. It overlaps significantly in target population and federal funding sources (including MIECHV) but is government-administered rather than nonprofit-delivered.
• Zero to Three: Zero to Three is a leading national nonprofit focused on the prenatal-to-three period, providing policy advocacy, professional development, and resources that complement home visiting. It overlaps in target population and policy advocacy space but does not directly deliver home visiting services.
• Reach Out and Read: Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit promoting early literacy through pediatric care, serving young children and families in healthcare settings. It overlaps in mission around early childhood development and family engagement but uses pediatric clinics as delivery sites rather than home visiting.

Others

• National Center for Families Learning: The National Center for Families Learning is a strategic partner of PAT (FACE program co-developer) and provides family literacy and adult education programs. It is comparable as an ecosystem partner in family-focused education rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NatlPAT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/parentsasteachers
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParentsAsTeachers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parents-as-teachers-national-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/parentsasteachersnational

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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