Higher Expectations named Racine Community Foundation Grant Recipient

With financial support from the Racine Community Foundation, Higher Expectations has launched a peer-to-peer home visiting program available to Racine Families with children ages birth-five.



What is it? 

Peer-to-peer home visits led by a community parent. A trained community parent, Power Parent, will provide weekly visits focused on being your parent cheerleader! Racine County families with children ages 0-5 will be connected to a support network of parents where kids and their grownups learn and grow!

Who is it for?

  • Families with children aged 0-5

  • Families with questions about community resources.

  • Families interested in supporting their child’s growth.

Home Visiting Goals 

  1. Center families’ goals and build confidence.

  2. Create a community support network of parents.

  3. Families with questions about books, reading, and their child’s feelings/emotions..  

What can I expect during a Home Visit?

  • Approximately 45-minute visits up to twice weekly with our Power Parent Facilitator

  • Check-in: mental and physical →Learn and Play → Check out: needs/resources


Interested families should contact Yalanda Ludtke at yalanda.ludtke@career2cradle.org to learn more!


Yalanda Ludtke