Family Literacy. Celebrating the Wonder of Words.

Literacy weaves through all aspects of family and community life - through health, employment, education, social welfare, and justice. It is the foundation for all other learning. Family literacy programs focus on developing literacy within the family as a whole.

Family Literacy is not just about reading and writing. It's about developing stronger relationships between parents and their children and getting parents involved in their children's education. It is about building stronger families and healthy communities.

Parents who are involved in family literacy programs at the Centre are also improving their own literacy skills, while supporting the literacy development of their children. All family members benefit!
The Centre For Family Literacy is the first of its kind in Canada. It provides a wide range of adult family literacy programs, as well as training, resources, information and advocacy.
Strengthening Families Through Reading

Characteristics found in homes of children who read prior to entering first grade:

  • Availability of numerous and diverse reading materials
  • A special place where reading occurs.
  • Lots of writing media available.
  • Parents read to their children regularly.
  • Siblings play "school" often.
  • TV viewing is reduced to less than 10 hours per week.

Parent behaviors found in connection with successful readers:

  • Parents read books
  • Parents take children to public events and displays as well as shopping.
  • Parents are willing to answer their child's questions.
  • Words and letters are displayed around the house.
 
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