connect 2018 • 31 After participating, 89% of parents display more affection towards their children with 76% consistently demonstrating high quality interactions with their children 84% of children’s language, behavior and cognitive skills improved 75% of children were meeting their developmental milestones in language in May 2017 compared with 15% in November 2015 82% of children were meeting their developmental milestones in cognition in May 2017 compared with 27% in November 2015 99% of families have found PCHP useful and feel confident in using the strategies for reading and playing with their children. 100% feel supported by their Home Visitor The Ireland Funds have provided 11,000+ high-quality educational books + toys to assist families with language, literacy and numeracy skills Parent Child Home Program