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On Aidee’s first day at AVANCE-Austin, she doubted she would finish the nine-month program. Between managing the auto mechanic and catering businesses she owns with her husband and taking care of…

When she first arrived in the United States, pregnant with her son, Maria Guadalupe was having difficulty adjusting to a new life, a different culture, and a language that was…

Last month, 200 parents and children ages 0-3 years old walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony. The Class of 2016 celebrated their achievements and…

  Meet Guadalupe. As our Van Driver/Early Childhood Aide and a 2015 AVANCE-Austin graduate with two young children of her own, she is passionate about making a difference for families…

  Take a look at March’s Madre of the Month, Maricela’s story, and how she overcame many struggles to advocate for her 3 year-old, Hiedi.

Amplify Austin 2016 was a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without the help from our amazing AVANCE-Austin board, staff, and donors. We raised a grand total of…

AVANCE mother, Leslie Fuentes once told her teacher, “We shouldn’t worry about the kind of world our kids live in. Instead, we need to focus on what kind of kids we…

Amplify Austin is 3 weeks away and we’re counting on you make this the best year ever for AVANCE-Austin ! Last year, AVANCE-Austin raised $12,000. This year, we’re hoping to raise $20,000.…

Every summer, over 200 AVANCE-Austin graduates receive their diplomas after nine months of dedication and commitment in the Parent-Child Education Program. Last year, as they walked across the stage of the…

It was a heartwarming moment at City Hall in October when Mayor Steven Adler declared October 22, 2015 as AVANCE-Austin Day during the City Council Meeting. Along with AVANCE-Austin staff,…