The program, which began in the Bachman Lake public library, is designed to foster strong parent-child relationships and children's healthy development through semi-structured play sessions. In this informal environment, bilingual developmental specialists share information and facilitate play and learning activities using toys, music, and movement to promote sensitive, stimulating parent-child interactions and provide important supports for school readiness.
Pre-Register for the program using this link: https://tinyurl.com/PlaywithMe2020.
Program Schedule for this session on zoom as they occur several times a year.
Online sessions run from September 8th - December 4th.
Tuesdays: 10am – 10:35am (Spanish)
Wednesdays: 10am – 10:35am (Spanish)
Thursdays: 10am – 10:35am (English)
If you have questions contact Adriana Baird, Program Manager, at
972-883-4827 or adriana.baird@utdallas.edu. The curriculum is listed on their website.
The Resource and Referral Program recognizes the many challenges faced by contemporary families, their resource and referral program is designed to help connect parents and professionals with a variety of local and national resources. A bilingual Community Liaison Specialist is available by phone or email to provide free consultations, resources and referrals to help address a broad array of concerns about child, adolescent, or family issues.
Referrals for services include:
Developmental Assessment Professionals, Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Educational Testing and Evaluation for Learning Differences, Social Skills Programs for Children, Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Home Health Services.