As parents develop the skills they need in the context of their roles as parents, workers, and citizens, they become active contributors to their communities. Children living in homes with parents who have not completed high school and are unemployed are five to six times more likely to drop out of school than other children. Family literacy enables parents to improve their skills to be more effective in their role as their children's first and most important teacher and enhance the value placed upon education within the family. Family literacy provides parents with the basic educational and job skills they need to complete a high school diploma and participate effectively in the workforce. Nearly one half of all heads of households receiving public assistance have not finished high school.
Family literacy reduces dependency on public assistance and significantly increases employment.
Family literacy provides opportunities for parents to learn about child development, good health, and proper nutrition.