Education is the best weapon against poverty. CAP seeks to support and nurture parents as the child’s primary caretaker and educator. Parents involved in their children’s education, as well as continuing education goals of their own, creates an environment conducive to the learning and growth of the whole family.
Lessons learned in the early years will be carried by children for the rest of their lives – children who learn to feel positive about themselves and to feel a sense of responsibility for themselves and their peers will become more likely to recognize their full potential as teenagers and adults.
Child & Family Development Centers
Programs offer both children and parents opportunities for development.
Camps provide a rewarding week of learning and fun to more than 1,000 Appalachian children.
Low income families are assisted with new clothes, supplies and other school necessities they might not otherwise be able to afford.
Educational Support Services/In-School Education
Eight week-long sessions are provided by camps AJ and Shawnee.
Parents are taught to actively engage their children in learning developmental skills.
