Missouri Parents as Teachers Association
Empowering Missouri’s Families.
"The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to." -Marian Wright Edelman
The Missouri Parents as Teachers Association (MOPATA) is a non-profit organization of parent educators, program supervisors, parents, grandparents, caregivers, community leaders, influential stakeholders, and PAT champions that are committed to speak as one voice in support of fully funded, robust, high quality, Parents as Teachers services statewide.
The purpose of MOPATA is to provide skill-building, peer learning, networking and advocacy so that all Missouri families will have access to high-quality parenting support through Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs.
When you join the Missouri Parents As Teachers Association (MOPATA), you have the opportunity to create change. The non-profit organization encourages all people who are interested in supporting strong families to join. Along with advocating for Missouri’s Youth, your membership will also open the door for the following opportunities:
Networking
Tool kits with resources
Opportunities to collectively affect change
Action opportunities
Learning opportunities specifically for seasoned parent educators
Information on state and federal legislation that affects programs, families and children in Missouri
Early registration for learning opportunities and retreats
Why join MOPATA?
Who can join?
MOPATA is an organization for individuals interested in supporting the organization's work. Everyone interested in supporting strong families and children is encouraged to join. Parent educators, home visitors, early childhood educators, parents, grandparents, and current and past participants in Missouri are all welcome to join the Missouri Parents as Teachers Association!
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday Collaborative Call Information
MONDAY COLLABORATIVE CALLS for 2023 and 2024
Join us for our Monday Collaborative Call for the 2023-2024 school year at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Missouri Parents as Teachers Association will continue to partner with DESE, PATNC, and other key partners so we can all work together to share how we plan to build and strengthen the parent educators and programs across Missouri.
We hope you will join us as we continue to learn and grow together.