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AVANCE’s holistic, multi-faceted, 2-generation programs yield measurable learning outcomes while building community and social capital. Our hallmark program is the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP), an evidenced-based model of early intervention that focuses on the interdependent welfare of children, families, and the community. In addition to the core PCEP program, AVANCE-Austin offers additional programs including Triple P - Positive Parenting Practices, English as A Second Language, Summer Nutrition & Literacy, AVANCE Innovative Moms and Dads (AIMs) and Mamas Avanzando Alumni Program.
Summer Literacy & Nutrition Program
An H-E-B Read 3 Partnership Program
AVANCE-Austin partners with H-E-B to offer an interactive-learning, six-week summer program. This educational program educates parents with interactive reading, health, and nutrition lessons in a fun, engaging holistic family approach. Families learn that children flourish when a young mind's appetite for knowledge is fed. The program is taught in Spanish and is open to parents with children 0-5 years.
Parent Sessions
Parenting Activities (1 hour)
The H-E-B Read 3 curriculum directly aligns with the AVANCE way by acknowledging that parents are a child’s most important teachers and role models. The session emphasizes daily reading and easy tips that encourage children to find books enjoyable. Reading aloud inspires, entertains, teaches, and provides a special bonding time between parents and children.
Food Demonstrations (1 hour)
Weekly food demonstrations show parents how to add healthier foods in their favorite meals, even in the smallest ways. Exchanging fruits and vegetables for less healthy ingredients offers more nutritional value without sacrificing great taste. Each demonstration provides the complete recipe and nutritional facts so parents can make the snacks and drinks at home.
Children's Sessions
AVANCE-Austin provides a stimulating and nurturing educational environment for children up to five years old while their parents attend informative parenting sessions. Children learn important nutritional values, as well as literacy concepts through engaging story time, sing-alongs, and classroom activities. Children adopt language best through experience. A strong vocabulary develops when adults read, sing, and talk with children. Activities are designed to stimulate the child's five senses as well as their fine and gross motor skills to prepare them for pre-school and beyond. The goal is to stimulate cognitive development while children are away from school during the summer.
Support Services
After every weekly session, AVANCE-Austin provides each family with free books to promote daily reading and literacy skills. In addition, a field trip to the local H-E-B grocery store includes a fun scavenger hunt that shows parents where nutritional foods are located. Upon completing the program, children are given T-Shirts and backpacks.