Mission
AVANCE walks alongside children and caregivers in primarily Latino communities to achieve social and economic justice.
Vision
We envision a world where all children and families have equitable access to resources and opportunities to reach their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which we live.
The story of AVANCE began in 1972 when two Cornell University doctoral students studying under Dr. Urie Bronfenbrenner created the Mother-Infant Program in Dallas. A year later in September of 1973, Dr. Gloria Rodriguez founded AVANCE and began offering classes at the Mirasol Housing Project on
San Antonio’s west side.
The AVANCE Way is a distinctive strengths-based approach to working with families that centers on meeting families where they are and building on their strengths to foster community, trust, and learning. We employ specific strategies based on the unique needs of families and children to introduce them to resources and opportunities
in the community.
For over 50 years, AVANCE has walked alongside children and caregivers to achieve social and economic justice. Our unique approach and programming are designed to empower and support caregivers and children with the goal of ensuring equitable access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.