Francis E. Rushton

Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. provide parent education and support programs for parents to teach their children in the early years before kindergarten. The organization develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies parent educators. It trains parents to recognize developmental delays, prevent child abuse, and get kids ready for school. The organization was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

American Academy of Pediatrics operates as a professional association of pediatricians to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The company was founded on June 23, 1930 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.