About AVANCE - El Paso
AVANCE is one of the oldest, largest and most distinguished parenting & early childhood education programs in the country.
Since 1973, AVANCE (ah-vahn-ceh) has continued to provide innovative education and family support services to predominantly Hispanic families in disadvantaged communities. Dedicated to promoting school readiness and supporting family engagement, AVANCE proudly serves as a national model and best practice of early childhood education for parents, teachers, the scientific community and general public. Derived from the Spanish word meaning, “to advance,” AVANCE is committed to unlocking America’s potential by strengthening families in impoverished communities through effective parent education and support programs.
AVANCE’S signature “Parent-Child Education Program” (PCEP) provides parents with the tools to become active participants in their child’s life while providing children zero to three years of age with the education needed to become prepared and engaged students.
Our Mission:
The AVANCE mission is to help families break the cycle of poverty through early childhood development, parenting and adult literacy classes. Our program aspires to create a world where children and parents advance to their full potential.