CFC offers a network of services to care for
the men, women and children who need our help the most in Houston’s East End. By
providing counseling, food, ESL and GED classes, HIV prevention education, early
childhood education, dropout prevention programs and more, we support the
disadvantaged and identify their needs.
I welcome you to join a proud circle of friends who are providing support and
changing the lives of individuals every day!
Sincerely,
Maritza Guerrero President/CEO
Community Family Centers is celebrating 40 years of service to the East End
Stay tuned for more details
Community
Family Centers (formerly Chicano
Family Center) furthers its vision to strengthen families and enrich lives by
CFC believes that through education and intensive intervention, families can
transcend their circumstances and become self sufficient acquiring the necessary
skills to perform in today’s society. In an effort to overcome
generational poverty, prevalent in the community, and fulfill its mission, CFC
partners with the community to maximize available resources for the benefit of
young children and their families. CFC gives both youngsters and their
parents an opportunity to seek a quality education and receive services to
achieve success on their own.
Program Spotlight
Success Story:
STUDENT'S NAME: CINDY LEYVA LEVEL: PRE-GED
My experience at Community Family Centers gave me the opportunity to finish my
high school education by completing the Adult Education’s GED program. I took
the GED class and passed my GED exam on my first attempt!I thereafter was able
to secure employment with CFC, and while employed, I applied for a scholarship
through the Houston Read Commission’s Literacy Scholarship program.
I was awarded the scholarship and enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at
HCC.I eventually completed my studies and graduated from the program and now
work at a county hospital in Harris County.
The hospital is paying for me to continue studying, and I am planning to
continue my education in the field of Pharmacy.My ultimate goal is to one day
become a Pharmacist.
I am very grateful to Community Family Centers for giving me the opportunity of
accomplishing one of my main goals in life.
The Adult Education program
serves two large underserved communities located in Southeast and Southwest
Houston.The target population is
individuals 18 years of age or older who are in need of ESL, ABE, Pre-GED/GED
educational services. The target
population in Southeast Houston is predominantly Hispanic, low-income with
minimal, marketable employment skills. The target population in Southwest Houston is more diverse in ethnicity,
racial and religious backgrounds, but remains on an average to be low-income.
The program addresses population-specific barriers and challenges by making available access to instructional courses with bilingual
instructors and flexible class schedules. By incorporating additional service
components such as computer skills training, life skills training, Financial and
Workforce Literacy, the program produces with the skills and education necessary
to compete in today’s global economy. We believe that through education, families living in poverty can
transcend their circumstances and achieve self-sufficiency and a higher standard
of living.
The Adult Education program
provided educational services to 1,020 adults in the 2010-2011 program year.The program continues to see an
increased demand for services as individuals strive to better themselves and
improve the quality of life for their families.
Community Family Centers’ Annual 5k Family & Community Walk
Saturday, October 13, 2012
7524 Avenue E, Houston, TX 77012
Community Family Centers’ Annual Fall 5K Family & Community Walk is scheduled
for Saturday, October 13, 2012. The event is a family and community
oriented 5k walkathon designed to provide health education and information to
Houston’s East End and surrounding communities. Activities include a 5k walk
throughout Harrisburg Sunset Trails, music, vendors, face painting, clowns.
For more information, please contact Jackie Autman @ 713.923-2316 x230.
Sponsorship information will be available in April. In the meantime,
please visit our website to view pictures from previous “Walks”. More detail...
News: CFC Southwest locations moved
Community Family Centers’ Southwest Adult Education program has a new home!
The new location is 6260 West Park, Suite 110., Houston, TX 77057, across from
the Hilcroft Metro Transit Center. With free parking, the new location is easy to access by car and public
transportation Stop by to see us at our new location.We will continue our same great
services!
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