HIPPY
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
Budget for 2007-2008 $105,000 Raised $140,000 to-date
Purpose - to implement a program to train parents as the primary educator of their own preschool children. This early foundation will increase school retention, resulting in more high school graduates who can successfully enter the workforce and become better adjusted happier citizens. Statistics show that social environments will be improved resulting in a reduction of crime, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. Home environments will also improve because of the greater self-esteem of parents.
Budget for 2007-2008 $105,000 Raised $140,000 to-date
Purpose - to implement a program to train parents as the primary educator of their own preschool children. This early foundation will increase school retention, resulting in more high school graduates who can successfully enter the workforce and become better adjusted happier citizens. Statistics show that social environments will be improved resulting in a reduction of crime, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. Home environments will also improve because of the greater self-esteem of parents.
- Director hired and attended national training August 5-10, 2007.
- Identifying the first 70 children who will participate.
- Hiring (5) parent educators
The first ever HIPPY Graduation was held May 29, 2008 at the Grove Hill Elementary School - GYM at 6:30pm
HIPPY Picnic was held on May 31, 2008 at the SP Hudson Park in Grove Hill, Alabama from 11AM to 2PM. This event was for the celebration of the graduation of the Parents and children.
