Noticias
New programs for student parents lauded at Alamo Colleges
Two new programs for student parents launched this fall at the Alamo Colleges District. In August, the nonprofit AVANCE-San Antonio opened a Head Start program at Palo Alto College. And, in September, AVANCE started a class for prospective student parents at San Antonio College. At a ceremony on Wednesday, officials with the city, the nonprofit,…
LEER MÁSAlamo Colleges District and AVANCE–San Antonio Partner to Support Student Parents
A new partnership between the Alamo Colleges District and AVANCE –San Antonio is helping student parents pursue higher education while ensuring their children receive high-quality early learning and care. The partnership was announced during a press conference at the Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building on Wednesday, November 12, where leaders from both organizations joined student…
LEER MÁSAfter losing federal grant for on-campus child care, Palo Alto College secured a deal with Head Start
Amiro, 3, squeals when his mom picks him up from day care, running to her, showing off acorns he found on the playground and a painting he worked on that day. His mom Lorena Salinas is a pre-nursing student at Palo Alto College. She doesn’t have to go far to pick her son up after…
LEER MÁSSAISD and AVANCE launch program to boost family bonding and student success
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is launching a pilot program aimed at enhancing student success through family bonding. In partnership with AVANCE San Antonio, the initiative focuses on a parent-child education program designed for children aged 0 to 4 at Highland Hills Elementary and Mission Academy. Parents will attend weekly…
LEER MÁSReflecting On 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we at AVANCE – San Antonio are filled with gratitude and pride for all we’ve accomplished together. This year, we had the privilege of touching over 5,000 lives through our programs and initiatives, providing education, resources, and support to help families thrive. Among our proudest achievements were the 318…
LEER MÁSHoliday Heros – Supporting AVANCE Families This Season
Each year, we call on our generous community to make a meaningful difference in the lives of AVANCE families who could use a little extra support during the holiday season. Thanks to your past generosity, this initiative has continued to thrive, and we are hopeful you will join us once again. Here’s how you can…
LEER MÁSLittle by little you see them grow and gain confidence
Seeing our parents blossom is like the life cycle of a butterfly. Little by little you see them grow and gain confidence. As they move through the program, they reflect a different energy. And, you can see it – that confidence for them and their children. – Austin Parent Educator.
LEER MÁSPrograma de Educación para Padres e Hijos
I had three children by the time I entered the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program. I thought I knew a lot. But, AVANCE opened me up to a totally different view. They provided me with a lot of information that I did not know. When I graduated, it was like I was coming into a different……
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