Mission Statement
The mission of the Family Empowerment Network is to equip families, caregivers, and community members with the tools, resources, and strategies needed to support children’s holistic development. Through innovative programming, dynamic curriculum, and access to impactful books and materials, we foster responsive caregiving, cultural competency, and meaningful engagement to create environments where children and families thrive.
Vision Statement
We envision a world where families are empowered to become confident advocates and active participants in their children’s growth and success. The Family Empowerment Network brings together a community of caregivers and educators to inspire lifelong learning, strengthen family connections, and build a foundation for thriving futures for every child.
Programs
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Playful Minds
P - Purposeful Play: Engaging children in activities that are both fun and intentional, supporting their literacy development.
L - Language Development: Fostering vocabulary expansion, sentence structure, and communication skills through play-based activities.
A - Active Learning: Involving children in hands-on, interactive experiences that stimulate their cognitive development and reinforce literacy skills.
Y - Younger Learners: Focusing on the early childhood age group, where foundational literacy skills are built through playful, engaging methods.
Connected Growth: A Family-Centered Approach to Child Development Success
Mission Statement
The mission of Connected Growth is to cultivate strong family partnerships that enhance child development through a family-centered approach. By offering interactive, research-based strategies and resources, we support families in their role as primary educators, fostering connections that promote children’s cognitive, emotional, and social well-being for lasting success.
Playful Minds
P - Purposeful Play: Engaging children in activities that are both fun and intentional, supporting their literacy development.
L - Language Development: Fostering vocabulary expansion, sentence structure, and communication skills through play-based activities.
A - Active Learning: Involving children in hands-on, interactive experiences that stimulate their cognitive development and reinforce literacy skills.
Y - Younger Learners: Focusing on the early childhood age group, where foundational literacy skills are built through playful, engaging methods.
Mission Statement
The mission of Playful Minds is to nurture foundational literacy skills in young children through purposeful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate play. By combining fun, intentional activities with language-rich experiences and active learning, we create opportunities for younger learners to expand their vocabulary, strengthen communication skills, and build the cognitive foundations necessary for lifelong literacy success.
Childcare Member
Target Population:
Parents/guardians of children ages 0-8 and informal caregivers residing or working in designated Harris County zip codes.
Application Instructions:
Please fill out the application completely. All fields are required. This training program is mandatory, and participants must attend all training sessions to receive the stipend.