Gary J. Steinert,
Program Administrator
Lois Meisenheimer,
Project Coordinator
Jenny VanRaden,
Parent Educator |
Whiteside Prevention Initiative is an integral partner in the Learning
Together Family Literacy Program, an intensive, daily site-based family
literacy program serving parents in need of Adult Basic Education and their
young children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Each daily class includes parent
education, parent/child literacy interaction, parent/child activities, early
childhood education and adult education. Learning Together Class is for
parents who want to get a GED and their young children ages 6 weeks to 5
years. Parents work on GED preparation, children ages 6 weeks - 3 are in Play
and Learn Class and children 3-5 are in Head Start Class. Special Parent Child
Story Times will be on Fridays.
Services
- Daily family literacy class
- Parent Education
- Parent/child literacy interaction
- Early Childhood learning activities
- Developmental screening and referrals
- Community linkages and referrals
- Individual Family Service Plan
- Case Management Services
Eligibility
- Parent and child must participate together.
- Parent must qualify for Adult Basic Education.
- Child must be between the ages of six weeks and three years.
- Family must reside in Whiteside County.
- Family must attend regularly.
Registration
Call the Regional Office of Education, 625-1495, and speak with Lois
Meisenheimer.
This program is free.
Transportation is provided. |
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Funding History
| Grant Duration |
Funding Level |
| 07/01/98 - 06/30/99 |
$40,958 |
| 07/01/99 - 06/30/00 |
$42,793 |
| 07/01/00 - 06/30/01 |
$43,221 |
| 07/01/01 - 06/30/02 |
$44,085 |
| 07/01/02 - 06/30/03 |
$44,085 |
| 07/01/03 - 06/30/04 |
$44,085 |
| 07/01/04 - 06/30/05 |
$45,540 |
| 07/01/05 - 06/30/06 |
$45,540 |
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