Interested in enrolling in the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP)?
Parents are their children's first teachers;The home is the first classroom.
Since 1973, the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) has been the core of AVANCE programming, built around our belief that parents are their children’s first teachers and that the home is the child’s first classroom. The AVANCE PCEP is an evidence-based and culturally responsive two-generation program that supports Latino families with young children on their educational journey toward economic mobility.
Why License PCEP?
Early childhood is a crucial time for a child's development, laying the groundwork for future success. To best serve our diverse and growing Latino communities, early education programs should embrace the importance of language and tradition to children’s development, but many still lack bilingual resources and cultural sensitivity.
The AVANCE PCEP provides a comprehensive and culturally responsive solution. Licensing PCEP allows you to engage caregivers and children simultaneously, fostering lifelong learning and empowering families to thrive.
How it works
The AVANCE PCEP is a 9-month program that combines weekly sessions for caregivers–including parents, extended family, and foster families–and their children with monthly home visits. Our two-generation model integrates parenting education, early childhood development, and community engagement to ensure comprehensive support for families. In addition to the core components of our two-generation model, lessons and resources can be incorporated into PCEP to meet your community's unique needs.
Parents & Caregivers
Parenting Education
Toy Making Classes
Community Engagement
Children
Early Childhood Education
Parent-Child
Home Visits
Proven Impact
Our evidence-based PCEP delivers measurable results, empowering caregivers, nurturing early childhood development, and strengthening communities. This past year, the AVANCE PCEP reached more than 2,200 caregivers and children.
79%
Demonstrated an increase in positive parent-child interactions
72%
Demonstrated an increase in knowledge of their child’s development and school readiness
58%
Demonstrated an increase in social connectedness
65%
Demonstrated an increase in parent empowerment
12x
Children who participate in PCEP with their caregivers are 12X more likely to pass their kindergarten readiness assessments.
Over the last 50 years, PCEP has reached more than 188,000 caregivers and children across the United States.
Learn more about PCEP’s impact in our annual outcomes report and on our Impact page.
Our Unique Approach
PCEP is built around the AVANCE Way, our distinctive strengths-based approach that centers on meeting families where they are and building on their strengths to foster community, trust, and learning.
Meeting People Where They Are
Addressing Root Causes of Inequities
Providing Culturally Responsive Programming
Empowering All Individuals to be Leaders
AVANCE Support for Partners
Partnering with AVANCE to bring PCEP to your community means you’ll have support every step of the way.
Comprehensive Training
Recruitment Support Available
Ongoing Coaching and Technical Assistance
Fidelity Monitoring and Evaluation Support
To me, it was a blessing because it was exactly what I needed. I had some ideas, but AVANCE provided the perfect tools to develop them. They helped me, helped my son… AVANCE puts you in the right place.
-Fabiola Loya