First Teacher Home Visiting
Your Child’s First Teacher is You—We’re Here to Help
Being a parent or caregiver is one of the most important jobs in the world, and you don’t have to do it alone. First Teacher Home Visiting Program is a free, in-home support program for pregnant women, mothers, fathers, and caregivers of children ages 0-5.
Our trained Parent Educators visit families in the comfort of their homes to provide prenatal support, engaging activities, books, and learning materials that help children develop essential early skills. Monthly visits also include vision, hearing, and developmental screenings, ensuring children are on the right track for school and life success.
Program Locations:
Montgomery, Alabama
Steven Tillery
Program Director
334-270-4100 or 800-499-6597.
stillery@familyguidancecenter.org
First Teacher is available in the following eight counties: Bullock, Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, and Wilcox.
A free home visitation program that supports parents and caregivers in giving young children the best start in life.
Every child’s first teacher is their parent or caregiver, and we’re here to support you in that role. The First Teacher Home Visiting Program provides:
- One-on-One Home Visits – A dedicated Parent Educator comes to your home to provide guidance, encouragement, and educational support.
- Free Books & Learning Materials – Families receive age-appropriate books, activities, and resources to promote early literacy and school readiness.
- Prenatal & Newborn Support – Expecting parents get access to prenatal education, newborn care tips, and community resources.
- Vision, Hearing & Developmental Screenings – Monthly checkups help track children’s growth and ensure they’re meeting developmental milestones.
- Family Goal Setting & Support – Work one-on-one with your Parent Educator to set personal and family goals, such as educational advancement, career planning, and child development milestones.
Proven Excellence in Parent Education & Child Development
The First Teacher Home Visiting Program is proudly recognized as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate by the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process.
This prestigious designation affirms that First Teacher meets the highest national standards for early childhood education and home visitation services. It means that our program effectively supports families and young children using research-backed, evidence-based strategies that prepare them for school and life success.
Where Can You Find Us?
The First Teacher Home Visiting Program is available in multiple counties, with evidence-based techniques proven to support early learning and family development. Available in Bullock, Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, and Wilcox counties.