Adult Programs

The key to a better future is education. Even Start addresses the educational goals of the family by offering adult education, early childhood education, and parenting education. It also provides many ways for parents to engage their children in productive recreational activities.

• Adult Education — (12 hours weekly) Parents participate in the GED program or select a course to improve language arts, reading, math or computer skills.
• Parent Education — (1 hour weekly) Even Start opens doors for parent learning of developmental skills so they can effectively interact with their child to make a better tomorrow.
• Parent and Child Together Time (PACT) — (4 hours weekly) Parents log interactive activities they do with their child.
• Early Childhood Education — (20 hours weekly) Even Start provides free preschools for children to attend while their parents are in class.

Members of the Even Start staff believe in the importance of activities for the whole family. Therefore we provide Family Fun Days each month. We also let parents "escape" from their children one day a month through "Parents' Day Out".

Need a GED or just want to better your skills to get a job, but you CAN'T GET OUT OF THE HOUSE? Living Room Learning may be the answer you've been looking for!

What is Living Room Learning?

Living Room Learning is a home-based family literacy program that will allow you to get the skills you need without having to find a babysitter!

For 12 weeks, someone from the Living Room Learning Team will help you learn in your own home. At the end of that time, your teacher will also help you to find a class you like so that you can continue your education.

Living Room Learning can help you:

• Earn a GED
• Read faster
• Acquire better math skills
• Find a better job
• Improve your self-esteem

Eligibility

• One adult in the family must show evidence of an educational need.

For those people whose primary language is not English, ESL one-on-one tutoring will help them master the english language.

A program that helps young adults gain the necessary education they to move from public assistance to a paying job.

Available for people who want to brush up on math, reading, and writing skills, but who prefer individual or small group tutoring.

GED Preparation classes are held in the Mercer County Jail. Learners can transfer into one of the other programs once they are released.