Both the short-term outcomes and long-term impacts of high-quality family literacy programs have been demonstrated consistently through research conducted by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and others.

Both the short-term and long-term effectiveness of high-quality family literacy programs have been demonstrated consistently through research conducted by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and others.

Research shows education plays an important role in determining economic status. The more education adults obtain, the greater chance of employment and the higher their income.

Parent-child literacy activities in the home, such as helping children recognize letters, reading to children, or assisting children with reading and writing assignments, have been found to improve children’s language skills and heighten their interest in books.

Research shows that the education level of the mother affects pre-school children and school-aged children alike. Children whose mothers complete high school earn higher scores on national achievement tests and perform better in school than those whose mothers did not graduate from high school.

Many studies have shown a link between parental involvement and a child’s success in school. Children whose parents are involved in their school not only have better grades, but also fewer behavioral problems and are more sociable.

Hispanics, the fastest growing minority in the United States, have many education barriers. These education barriers affect not only the adults but also their children.