Parents as Teachers

All Parents Need Support Sometimes. We’re Here to Help.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is Family Resiliency Education Program focused on providing Boulder County families with the tools they need to not just to survive, but to thrive.
Parenting Advisors work with parents to:

• Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and prepare children for school
• Identify developmental delays/health issues
• Support positive parenting techniques with evidence-based information and skill building
• Connect to helpful community resources

Arpita Kishen

For the last 25 years, Arpita has worked with young children in variety of capacities. She has been with the Parents as Teachers program since 2014. Arpita is a dynamic educator, skilled family and child advocate, dedicated yoga and mindfulness practitioner, and most importantly, a devoted mother. Her work with children as a teacher, parent educator, family advocate, and parent has helped her to attune to the unique and sensitive needs of children.

Parent as Teachers Interim Supervisor

Email: akishen@bouldercounty.gov

Claudia Gordilla Villa

Claudia is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting families and children. She is passionate about empowering families to reach their full potential through self-reliance and the right resources. As a mother she understands the importance of embracing cultural diversity and individual needs. She cherishes personal growth and enjoys nature, reading, and family adventures.

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

Email: cgordillovilla@bouldercounty.gov

Elise Silva

Elise has worked with children and families in varying capacities for more than two decades. She believes that families are best equipped to make supportive choices when sufficiently resourced and safe, and that they are the experts in their own needs. Her experience in early childhood, racial justice, artmaking, and motherhood inform her perspective that parenting can be radical, magical, and liberatory.

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

Email: esilva@bouldercounty.gov | Phone: 720-316-6339

Rocio Nuñez Bonilla

Rocio has more than nine years of experience working with families in various capacities, as well as a strong passion for supporting both children and parents. As a proud mom of four, she truly understands the joys and challenges of parenting, making her a relatable and empathetic resource for families. When she’s not busy advocating for children and families, you can find her in the kitchen whipping up delicious meals or enjoying quality time with her loved ones.

Bilingual Family Support Specialist

Email: rnunez@bouldercounty.gov | Phone: 720-354-6965

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visitation Program

Participants Receive:

• A home visitation program delivering the evidence-based PAT curriculum.
• Frequent, regularly scheduled home visits with a personal parenting advisor.
• Individualized lesson plans, activities, and information tailored to meet the needs of each child and parent.
• Periodic child development screenings and school readiness assessments.
• Evidence-based information on child development and positive discipline techniques.
• Assistance mediating peer and sibling relationships.
• Support with power struggles and other difficult dynamics.
• Connection to a personal parenting advisor after graduation.

Vision

We envision a future where parents and children form strong, secure relationships through nurturing attachment, responsive parenting, and mindful engagement. Families will thrive as parents gain a deeper understanding of child development, enhance their skills, and support their children’s journey to enter school confident and ready to learn.

Mission

We strive to:

• Foster literacy and educational growth.
• Prevent child abuse and neglect.
• Empower families to create harmonious, nurturing home environments.
• Enhance the likelihood of future success for every child and family.

Boulder County PAT is accepting new families for enrollment in the program! If you are interested in enrolling, please fill out this form and a staff member will be in touch within five business days.

Have questions? Email parentingadvice@bouldercounty.gov or call (303) 441-1027 to leave a voicemail.