Education

Education is the key to success in ACHIEVEability's Family Self-Sufficiency Program. We require that all parents complete at least 5 classes per year toward a post-secondary degree or its equivalent. We provide personalized coaching, tutoring and educational assessments to our parents. Once they earn a bachelor's degree, we continue to support each family to ensure the complete transition to self-sufficiency. Each year we celebrate the academic accomplishments of our families.

During 2010:

  • 11 parents earned associate’s degrees
  • 5 parents earned bachelor’s degrees

The average GPA for ACHIEVEability parents was 2.71 and 39% of them had a GPA greater than 3.0.

Our parents attend the following schools:

Tutoring

tutoringACHIEVEability's academic coaches and dedicated volunteers, such as work study students from Saint Joseph's University and University of Pennsylvania, provide tutoring services for parents and their children. The personalized coaching includes assessing academic progress and providing supports to ensure the success of our families.

 

 

 
 

Assistance with Educational Financing

ACHIEVEability helps parents access scholarships and government financial assistance. In some cases, we assist them with tuition payments and book expenses.