For more than 44 years, AVANCE-San Antonio’s two generational model has focused on the cognitive and social development of the child, while guiding parents on the path of self-advancement. For the child, the patented AVANCE Early Childhood Education Curriculum produces school–ready and confident children, eager to continue their schooling. For the parents, the AVANCE educators’ guidance to help them attain a GED, learn new technologies, attend college, or begin a career is the needed step towards achieving the life they had envisioned. As a result, both generations have a real chance to live successful, self-supporting lives and overcome the cycle of poverty.