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When young families work together to better their lives and get ready for the
real world, success often follows. That is at the core of what the Even
Start Program is all about.
Even Start is focused on offering
opportunities for parents and their children, ages six weeks to three years.
Many of these parents are seeking skills to provide a secure, nurturing
environment with a strong start for their infants and toddlers. While parents
study ESOL, earn their GEDs and take other adult education classes at the
facility, their children are stimulated by a professional teaching staff that works to give them a leg-up when starting school. Parents attend two learning
sessions with their children each week, where they read to the child and engage
in play as directed by the child. In doing so, they learn to better understand
each other and communicate their needs. It is also a powerful bonding time for
parent and baby.In addition to class time, parents in school are able to spend
lunch times with their babies.  located
The Even Start Program takes place in the colorful UACDC nursery,
which is adorned by caterpillar murals and many, many items to explore. Under
the guidance of teaching professionals, children are encouraged to learn
through play. At the same time, parents learn more about everything from
nutrition to discipline—all in an accepting, non-judgmental environment. This
nursery is a fun, bright atmosphere in which parents and their children learn
to work together as a family, and to be their best.
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additional information.
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