Be a champion of a family’s future
Registration is now open. Classes are being offered in English and Spanish.
Parenting classes are being held in two locations:
Fenley Family Center School Based (South Location)
934 Flanders Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78211
(210) 977-1485
Carmen P. Cortez Family Center (West Location)
1103 S. San Jacinto
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 880-1788
La inscripciónes están abiertas. Las clases se ofrecen en Inglés y Español.
Las clases para Madres / Padres se llevan a cabo en dos ubicaciones:
Fenley Family Center School Based (Sur)
934 Flanders Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78211
(210) 977-1485
Carmen P. Cortez Family Center (Oeste)
1103 S. San Jacinto
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 880-1788
Parent-Child Education Program
At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.
Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.
Services to Fathers Component
The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.
Services Provided
- 9-month Parenting Education
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Home Visitations
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
- Meet income federal poverty guidelines
Program Locations
AVANCE Carmen P. Cortez Family Center
1103 S San Jacinto, San Antonio 78207
AVANCE Fenley Center
934 Flanders, San Antonio 78211
Support Services
- Nutrition Services and Education
- Access to Health & Dental Services
- Access to Mental Health Services & ECI
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation (specific to boundaries)
- Services to Fathers
Adult Education
- Adult GED/High School Recovery
- Career Readiness Training
- Certification & Workforce Pathways
- College Technical Assistance and Support
- Financial Literacy
Service Area Target
- Zip codes 78207, 228, 237, 204, 221, 211
- Bexar County
Toy Making Class
Clase de Juguetes
PACT Activities
Actividades de PACT