Choctaw Nation Home Visitation Programs Receive National Recognition

Guiding adolescent parents of Chahta Inchukka help strengthen families Published November 6, 2024

Guiding Adolescent Parents and Chahta Inchukka have earned the prestigious Blue Ribbon Affiliates endorsement from the Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. (PATNC). The designation is awarded to top-performing home visiting affiliates within the PATNC network.

“This designation shows that we are the best of the best,” says Rebecca Morris, Program Manager for Guiding Adolescent Parents. “Our programs are the very definition of Faith, Family, and Culture and receiving this designation demonstrates that we deliver the highest quality services to our tribal and community members on the reservation.”

CNO’s home visitation programs equip parents with knowledge and resources to prepare their children for a stronger start in life and greater success in school. Each program utilizes home visits, which include facilitating parent-child interaction activities that assist in the children’s development. Visits also focus on family well-being, helping find resources like housing, emergency services, and education assistance. The program also includes community-building events with parents in the program.

The Guiding Adolescent Parents program focuses on tribal members who are parents under 24 years old. Chahta Inchukka provides services to primary caregivers of all ages who are members of a federally recognized tribe. Both programs require the participant to be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 1 year and reside within the Choctaw Nation reservation service area.

For questions or interest in applying for one of these programs visit the service pages for Guiding Adolescent Parents and Chahta Inchukka or call 800-522-6170.

About The Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

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About Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers (PAT) builds strong communities, thriving families, and children that are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The internationally-recognized evidence-based home visiting model is backed by more than 40 years of research-proven outcomes for children and families. Parents As Teachers National Center, Inc., is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Parents as Teachers affiliates operate in various settings, including health departments, hospitals, and schools, faith-based and non-profit organizations. For more information, visit parentsasteachers.org or X @NatlPAT.