The federally funded Even Start Family Literacy Program is intended to improve the educational opportunities of New Mexico's low income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or (adult basic education and secondary-level education and/or instruction for English language learners), parenting education, and interactive parent and child literacy activities into a unified family literacy program.
Even Start supports integrated family literacy services for parents and their young children, primarily from birth through age seven. Services include the coordination of programs, providing support services, and professional development to ensure quality. Programs are implemented through cooperative projects that build on existing community resources, promote the academic achievement of children and adults, and achievement of New Mexico's Content Standards and Benchmarks.
New Mexico Even Start Family Literacy Program: Coordinator's Guide