Berrien RESA’s Parents as Teachers Program to celebrate 20 years of playgroups during World of Support event in Niles

What: Berrien RESA’s Parents as Teachers program is celebrating 20 years of hosting playgroups in Berrien County during the first annual World of Support Group Connection Celebration - a special read, play, and learn playgroup signifying worldwide group connections and the international presence of the Parents as Teachers organization. While all playgroups are public events, this is a special invitation for the media to join in the fun and see what happens during Berrien RESA’s monthly playgroup meetings.

Who: Media

Where: Northside Child Development Center, 2020 N. 5th Street, Niles, MI 49120

When: Friday, November 7, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m..

Brief: Celebrate 20 years of Berrien RESA Parents as Teachers (PAT) playgroups in Berrien County and the first annual Worldwide Group Connection Celebration with other PAT playgroup participants around the world on Friday, November 7! Join families during their regularly scheduled PAT playgroup at Northside Child Development Center in Niles from 10-11 a.m. to recognize this special day while reading, playing and learning!

During the playgroup, families will enjoy dinosaur-themed sensory play, art experiences, fine and gross motor centers, an infant area, a snack, and a special story time activity featuring a “dino dad”!  Every participating family will receive a copy of the book, I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo Hambre! by Angela Dominguez.

A Family Educator will be available to talk to parents about their child’s development, and printed information and resources will be available.

Media is encouraged to attend.

Parents as Teachers is a free, evidence-based home visiting program that supports parents as their child's first and most important teacher. It partners with expecting parents and families of children under the age of four to guide child development, parenting education, and support for family well-being through home visits and other services. The program aims to improve school readiness and family health by offering developmental screenings, connecting families with resources, and empowering parents with knowledge and skills. To learn more, visit www.berrienresa.org/PAT.