Family Literacy is a program designed to improve the education of children and adults by integrating early childhood education and adult education into a unified program.
The program provides family centered education that involves parents and children in a cooperative effort of learning, enabling parents to become active partners in their children's education and to assist them in reaching their potential.
Program Components
Adult Education
Basic Education Skills instruction and/ or English as a Second Language (ESL) is provided for the parents.
Parent Time
Parents meet to discuss issues of raising children and learn about child development, while developing positive adult relationships.
Early Childhood Education
Children are provided opportunities to learn through appropriate activities with qualified teachers.
Parent and Child Interaction
Parents and children share time together by playing and having fun in the child's classroom.
Job Skills
Parents learn new skills to help with securing employment, while exploring career options and job opportunities.
Collaborative Partners
Brunswick Community College
Brunswick County Partnership for Children/Smart Start
Brunswick County Schools
Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
Family Literacy Eligibility
Requirements for participation in the program are:
Both parent and at least one child must be involved in the program
Families must have children ages eight years or under
Parent must be seeking GED or English as a second language
Contact the Leland Family Literacy Center at: Melanie Pacheco - Family Literacy Director Post Office Box 997 Leland, North Carolina 28451 910-371-5760 cisfamilylit@bellsouth.net
Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
PO Box 10087
Southport, NC 28461
Tel (910) 457-3494 Fax (910) 457-2293
e-mail: info@cisbrunswick.org
Adult Education 
