Newberry Family Literacy

Family Literacy Program - Ms. Linda Epps, Coordinator

• The Family Literacy Program is open to anyone aged 17 and older who wishes to attend Newberry Adult Education classes and who has a child (ages birth-5 years old). Onsite child care and early education are available for children ages 3 and 4. The child must be potty trained.

• The Family Literacy Program comprises four components: Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Parenting, and Interactive Literacy Activities.

• Educational childcare is available for parents who are participating in Newberry Adult Continuing Education. The educational child care is free if the parent is enrolled in Newberry Adult Continuing Education.

• Parents must participate in Parenting classes, Interactive Literacy Activities, Group Meetings, and Home Visits.

• Parenting classes are available to help educate and support mothers and fathers in their parenting roles.

• Interactive Literacy Activities are offered daily with instructional activities encouraging the parent to become the child’s first teacher.

For more information, contact Ms. Linda Epps, Family Literacy Coordinator, at 803-321-2674 ext. 70107