AVANCE is a Spanish word meaning "to advance" or to "progress". AVANCE is a nationally recognized non-profit organization established in 1973 by Dr. Gloria G. Rodriguez, who saw the importance of the first three years of life in the education of children.



AVANCE believes that regardless of income or education:

* Parents love their children and want what's best for them.
* Parents are the most influential role models children will ever have.
* Parents are their children's first and most important teachers.
* Parents can and will improve their parenting skills in order to help their children.
* The best time to influence success is when the child is under the age of three.
* The years between childbirth to three are key to strengthening the family and thus, the community.

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