AVANCE is one of the oldest, largest and most distinguished parenting & early childhood education programs in the country.

It is imperative AVANCE is in every community across America as an intervention to eradicate poverty and to close the academic achievement gap of poor vulnerable children.” Richard J. Noriega, AVANCE President & CEO
There is no poverty of imagination at AVANCE.” Valorie Johnson, Program Officer – W.K. Kellogg Foundation
I have been committed to making a difference in the lives of those with little or no resources. AVANCE is my number one priority; I believe this organization truly changes lives.” Bernard Rapoport, Past National Chairman
AVANCE showed me how to sow the seeds of inquisitiveness, responsibility and an overall sense of high self-esteem in my children. My daughter is now following in my footsteps with my grandchildren, thus making the AVANCE Program invaluable.” Ruth, AVANCE
Graduate 1973

Since 1973, AVANCE (a-vahn-ceh) has continued to provide innovative education and family support services to predominantly Hispanic families in low-income, at-risk 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 at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.

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