Esteem Family Literacy Program

Program Overview

Throughout the year 30 children and their parent(s) will learn new literacy skills and strategies that will boost their self-esteem and confidence to interact with text on a more consistent basis. CPO will be working at two site locations; one in Davie, FL and one in Oakland Park, FL. At both sites' youth will receive explicit whole group instruction for an hour a day using the Wilson Language "Just Words" program. Similarly, thirty or more parents will participate in a monthly one-hour training that will be held online using Zoom software. During these trainings' parents will participate in various exercises that will optimize learning, increase skills, and decrease feelings of inadequacy when working with their child(ren). Trainings will be conducted by our industry partners and will be recorded and emailed to participants after each session. Parent And Child Together events and functions will be held every two months to increase literacy activities and interaction with parent and child. These events will be held in person at both site locations. Parent and child will have fun learning new skills and strategies during literacy game night, Good Vibes Family book club, CPR & First Aid training, and mindfulness activities.