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The RĆos Family
Irma RĆos 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 familyās 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 Womenās 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.
The Garza Family
Irene Garza began her journey with AVANCE in 2022 when she was 37 and her youngest son was two. She enrolled in PCEP expecting to improve her parenting skills but found so much more.
Jacquelyn Perez
At 19, Jacquelyn Perez became a mother after dropping out of high school and leaving home. A friend invited her to attend PCEP, and Jacquelyn, already familiar with AVANCE, didnāt hesitate.
Gudelia Reyes
As a first-time mother with a young daughter, Gudelia felt disoriented and doubted her parenting skills. Then, AVANCE representatives knocked on her door with information about PCEP.
The Cortez Family
When Janet and Herbert Cortezās young son Emanuel was diagnosed with a speech delay, his speech therapist suggested PCEP and referred the family to AVANCE. Janet called immediately.
The Escobar Family
In 2016, Azalia Escobar attended a class she found online, but she could tell immediately that it wasnāt what she was looking for. She spoke with the teacher, who directed her to AVANCE and PCEP.