Parent Infant Partners Program
A family-centered early intervention program at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf
The Parent Infant Partner Program is a family-based program serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from birth to age three, in collaboration with Early Intervention agencies across Rhode Island.
PIPP offers both home-based services and a welcoming center-based classroom, where families attend two to three times a week. Our program provided a fully accessible bilingual and bimodal environment, supporting both sign and spoken/written language development.
We focus on empowering families to create language-rich experiences at home and in the community. Through coaching and support, we help families build confidence and competence in supporting their child’s development.
Most importantly, PIPP fosters meaningful connections. Families and children have regular opportunities for direct interaction with Deaf and Hard of Hearing peers and adults, as well as other families navigating similar experiences.
Meet our PIPP Team
Multidisciplinary team at the center here to guide, support and empower families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Together we bring a wide range of expertise to provide a nurturing, language-rich and inclusive environment.
PIPP Coordinator and Early Intervention Educator: Oversees programming and family services while providing early learning experiences in the home and at the center
PIPP Administration Support: Ensures smooth coordination, communication and assistance with scheduling, documentation and family outreach
Teacher of the Deaf/ASL Specialist: Supports language development through American Sign Language
Speech and Language Pathologists: Focuses on language development and communication strategies tailored to each child
Social Worker: Provides emotional support, resources, and advocacy for families
Deaf Mentor: Supports our center-based playgroup modeling natural language use and fostering meaningful interactions
Audiological Services: Supports families with hearing technology testing and ongoing hearing health guidance
See what we're up to!
Empowering Families
Building Connections
Enriching Language
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