New American PathwaysSupport for Parents, Children, and School
Ensuring students and their families can find educational success through our Bright Futures program.
Refugee and immigrant families, children and students
From newamericanpathways.org/our-programs ↗About this program
Support for Parents, Children, and School- this program provides comprehensive support for refugee families through early childhood home visiting, after-school and summer programs, and dedicated parent liaison services. These efforts help children succeed in school while empowering parents to actively engage in their child's education. The program also offers education service navigation, crisis intervention and holistic strengthening tools to support family stability and well-being from early childhood through high school.
The Bright Futures Afterschool Program at New American Pathways supports about 180 refugee and immigrant students in DeKalb County across elementary, middle, and high schools. The program offers academic support including tutoring, homework help, and interactive learning in core subjects, along with enrichment activities like STEM, arts, and recreation. It also focuses on social-emotional learning and English language development.
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program at New American Pathways is a nationally accredited, evidence-based home visiting program supporting families from prenatal to age five. Certified educators deliver visits in the family's native language, focusing on child development, parent-child interaction, and family well-being. The program includes developmental screenings, monthly group connections, SMART goal setting, and referrals to community resources. PAT helps parents build confidence, prepare children for school, and access early intervention services when needed.
Questions
Who does the Bright Futures Afterschool Program serve?
The Bright Futures Afterschool Program at New American Pathways supports about 180 refugee and immigrant students in DeKalb County across elementary, middle, and high schools.
What ages does the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program serve?
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program at New American Pathways is a nationally accredited, evidence-based home visiting program supporting families from prenatal to age five.
In what language are Parents as Teachers visits delivered?
Certified educators deliver visits in the family's native language, focusing on child development, parent-child interaction, and family well-being.
Details
- Who
- Refugee and immigrant families, children and students
- Where
- DeKalb County
- Ages
- Prenatal to age five for PAT; elementary, middle, and high school students for Bright Futures
Run by
Economic Inclusion + Workforce DevelopmentWorking with new Americans on a pathway to English language and career success.
Health & WellbeingProviding holistic early intervention and crisis intervention to new American families.
A.L.I.V.E. (Advocacy, Leadership, Immigration, & Voter Engagement)Our team provides high-quality and low- or no-cost legal services for refugees and immigrants.