New programs for student parents lauded at Alamo Colleges

Two new programs for student parents launched this fall at the Alamo Colleges District.

In August, the nonprofit AVANCE-San Antonio opened a Head Start program at Palo Alto College. And, in September, AVANCE started a class for prospective student parents at San Antonio College.

At a ceremony on Wednesday, officials with the city, the nonprofit, and the community college system celebrated both programs, and their potential to help reduce inter-generational poverty.

“This is the power of a two-generation approach. When we support parents, we uplift families. And when families thrive, our community thrives,” San Antonio College President Francisco Solis said.