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In 1978, Maria De La Paz and her family were still new to San Antonio when an AVANCE representative knocked on their door.

Natalia Plaisant heard about AVANCE 18 years ago, but when her daughter was 16 months old, she finally decided to try PCEP.

In 1973, Elida Galindo was 18 and a stay-at-home mom when she learned of AVANCE and its new program.

Rita Garza was at her daughter’s elementary school when AVANCE representatives approached her about PCEP.

AVANCE-Dallas had recently opened when recruiters knocked on Zenaida Gonzalez’s door, and she registered for the first PCEP cohort.

Amparo Galindo Sánchez learned about PCEP when she contacted her local elementary school about preschool for her daughter.

After moving to Austin, Alma Ruiz often felt alone and isolated. Then Alma attended PCEP at St. John’s Community Center.

Like any working parent, Agustina López was always busy. Then one day, she received a phone call from about PCEP.

Marta Casanova was introduced to AVANCE by a family friend who suggested she attend PCEP.