AVANCE

Year Founded: 1973

AVANCE envisions a world where all children and families have equitable access to resources and opportunities to reach their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which we live. 

AVANCE empowers families and communities through programs that combine parenting education, early childhood education, and family support with access to resources and opportunities, such as pathways to college, workforce development, and high-quality child care. For over 50 years, AVANCE has been a leader in providing responsive, two-generation programming and a trusted partner to families, meeting them where they are, building on their strengths, and providing support on their journeys to academic success, economic mobility, and beyond.

AVANCE was founded in September 1973 on the West Side of San Antonio, Texas, where its core foundational Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) began at the Mirasol Housing Project. Since then, AVANCE has earned broad recognition as one of the nation’s leading two-generation programs, including numerous awards, visits from national and international dignitaries, and features in several high-profile publications, news programs, and social documentaries. Since 1973, AVANCE has served more than 400,000 children, caregivers, and families across the United States. Today, AVANCE serves more than 18,000 children and caregivers annually across Texas, California, and New Mexico.