MISSION, VISION, & VALUES

Empowering Underserved Families to Reach their Highest Potential

AVANCE is a leading national non-profit organization working to transform the lives of underserved, under-resourced families.

MISSION

AVANCE breaks the cycle of inter-generational poverty through innovative, two generation education and support for families with young children.

VISION

We envision a world where children and parents advance to their full potential, transforming the communities in which we live.

BELIEFS

We believe that all children and families have the potential for success.

We believe that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers and that home is the first classroom.

We believe that all parents have the innate ability to nurture and care for their children, and are the key to creating an environment that helps their children reach their full potential.

We believe in education of the whole person and whole family as a means to physical, emotional and economic wellbeing.

We believe that all parents and children should be treated with dignity and respect.

VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We provide high quality, innovative parent and child education for the communities we serve.

We provide welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environments.

We strive to exceed expectations in all our programs.

COMMUNITY

We are culturally sensitive and inclusive.

We foster a working environment where staff can flourish and grow professionally.

We cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with community partners.

EMPOWERMENT

We treat all families, children, staff, and volunteers with dignity and respect.

We act as a catalyst to build confidence, strength, and self-sufficiency.

We offer opportunities to build leadership and advocacy skills.

INTEGRITY

We honor our commitments and responsibilities, and hold each other accountable for behaviors, actions, and results.

We are transparent, professional, and collaborative.

We are trustworthy, reliable, and fair.