AVANCE Joins NCIT
AVANCE is proud to announce its official membership in the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT).
PCEP
The Olveda Family
In 1978, Kristina Olveda was new to San Antonio and without much of a social circle. But after a friend told her about an AVANCE program for kids, she went to the AVANCE office to learn more.
The Carrasco Family
Nancy Carrasco and her son graduated from PCEP at AVANCE-Austin in 2019, but that was just the beginning of their journey.
Yessica Orellana
Yessica Orellana was struggling to adapt to her new life in the United States when she had her son. One day, she came across a PCEP graduation on social media, and curious, she looked into the program.
The Ríos Family
Irma Ríos had reluctantly settled into being a housewife after moving to the United States when a friend asked if she would be interested in taking parenting classes and gave her the phone number to AVANCE.
The Rodriguez Family
Gael and Cristina Rodriguez married in 2014, and that same year, Cristina enrolled in the AVANCE Early Head Start (EHS) program while pregnant. That would be the start of the Rodriguez family’s journey with AVANCE.
Thelma Garza
In 2022, Thelma Garza was picking up her children from school when an AVANCE teacher approached her with information about PCEP. Her youngest child was only three then, so she decided to try the program.
The Garibay Family
In 2009, Leticia Garibay attended a Women’s Day event to hear a well-known author speak. At the event, an AVANCE representative said something that resonated so strongly that Leticia immediately registered for PCEP.
Pathways to Success: The Impact of AVANCE to College on Social Determinants of Health
This year marks a considerable milestone as we celebrated the graduation of the third cohort from our AVANCE to College program. This achievement reflects our families’ academic dedication and AVANCE’s strategic commitment to addressing the social determinants of health through education. Anna Lisa Williford, the new Director of the AVANCE to College program, shared her … Read more
A Month of Milestones: Celebrating Achievements and Commitment at AVANCE
May was a remarkable month for AVANCE, full of events, celebrations, and milestones highlighting our commitment to families and building thriving communities. The month began with graduation ceremonies in El Paso and Austin, recognizing the hard work of our AVANCE to College graduates and celebrating their journeys of challenge and triumph. Among them was Mayra … Read more