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Family Literacy
The Family Literacy program is designed for English and non-English speaking families
and includes integrated activities for parents and their children. Parents are trained
to be the primary teacher and partner in their children's education with instruction
for working with children provided separately for adult parents or caregivers. Instruction
also is available for adults and children working together.
Even Start
The Joliet Community Even Start Program is designed to help break the cycle of poverty
and limited education by providing income eligible families with an opportunity
to participate in family and intergenerational programs. Even Start is a family
literacy partnership with the Education Service Network (ESN), Joliet Junior College
Division of Adult and Family Services, Joliet Public Library, and Joliet Grade School
District 86.
ESL Family Literacy
(Levels 1-6)
This program for non-English language background families integrates activities
for parents and their children. Parents are assisted in functioning as their child's
first teacher and partners in their children's education. Instruction is provided
separately for parents, children, and for families together.