The U.S. Department of Education has updated its webpage to include more information about Even Start and family literacy and related programs, including a Word version of the LIFT statute governing Even Start. This excerpt is printed with permission from National Center for Family Literacy. The goals of a comprehensive family literacy program focus primarily on the adults in the program. Research supports the premise that changes in the attitudes and behaviors of parents will effect changes in their children. National Center for Family Literacy has a new section of their website, thanks to Verizon, that lists family literacy programs.
Programs can request to be included in the list.
The site has a map-based search that shows programs across the country . Even Start provides learning opportunities to families with children ages birth to 8. The program integrates early childhood education, adult basic skills education, GED preparation, job training and parenting support. As a demonstration project, funding is possible for up to eight years, after which the program is expected to be self-sustaining without federal funds. Recent pieces of Congressional legislation have included revised family literacy definitions.