In 2023, “Children and Parents Sharing” (CAPS Program) completed the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process and earned the highest designation: Blue Ribbon Affiliate status. Being
named a Blue Ribbon Affiliate affirms that “Children and Parents Sharing” (CAPS Program) is among the highest quality members of the home visitation and parent education field, implementing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model with fidelity and quality.
Implementation with quality and fidelity is vital in home-visiting programs as it determines a program’s effectiveness in accomplishing its original goals and intended outcomes. It also verifies that a program is being implemented as designed. Parents as Teachers’ rigorous
endorsement process demonstrates an affiliate’s accountability and credibility to the community, its funders, elected officials, and the partner organizations with which they work.
Learn more about our affiliate at http://www.bambergfirststeps.org.
This recognition means a great deal to Bamberg County First Steps and our parenting team. We are truly grateful and proud of the success we have had over the years. Achieving this endorsement inspires us to continue to pursue our passion with even greater enthusiasm.