The AVANCE Way

The AVANCE Way

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, introducing them to resources and opportunities in the community to meet their specific needs.

Meeting People Where They Are

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We utilize a strengths-based approach when working with children, parents, providers, and staff.

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We recognize that all individuals have unique needs and we design individualized programs/trainings
to meet those needs.

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We recruit in the community – going to where the people are rather than expecting them to come to us.

Increasing Access to Resources

We acknowledge the challenges that our families, children, and staff face, and we work to remove barriers to access and opportunities to further their education and economic mobility.

We bring community resources to our families and staff.

We teach, support, and encourage all individuals to advocate for themselves and their families.

Providing Responsive Programming

We provide evidence-based, data-informed programming that meets people where they are.

We foster environments where every voice is heard, respected, and valued, and everyone feels a sense of belonging

We ensure that our staff understand and are responsive to the needs and lived experiences of the children, caregivers, and communities we serve.

Empowering All Individuals
to be Leaders

We recognize that our parents are leaders of their households.

We encourage caregivers and staff to be leaders in their communities.

We act as a catalyst for children, caregivers, and staff to build confidence, strength, and self-sufficiency.

We offer opportunities to build leadership.

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