Partners

MAUC in collaboration with the City of San Antonio has developed programs that will enhance parental involvement, family strengthening and neighborhood development by providing classes related to physical and emotional development, addressing school readiness and literacy, nutrition and financial literacy.  Achieving these goals will ensure that families in MAUC’s communities’ will become stronger, more stable, and self sufficient.  In addition, MAUC aims to provide early-on school readiness for children Pre-K through Kinder.   

                                                        Program Description

The target population served by the Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. (MAUC) includes families  who reside at one of two affordable housing communities owned by MAUC and families from surrounding communities who seek social service assistance.  The majority of the families be serviced are Hispanic, bilingual, and live on low to moderate incomes.  Many of these families experience un-employment or under-employment have limited access to affordable health care and pay more than 30% of the total household income on housing. 

                                                             Programs

MAUC will survey the target audience annually to provide services and educational classes as determined by the family needs.   Programs that MAUC offers are free of no charge are listed below:

Partners in Print- Parent /Teacher partnership in teaching literacy skills to parents of children ages 3 – 6 years of age.

Parent Engagement- Prepares parents in understanding the school system and how they are able to advocate for their children and guide them through their school years all the way to receive a higher education in a college or university.

Financial Literacy- Prepares parents in understanding how to set-up a family budget, how credit works and other sources of banking, to become self-sufficient in planning for the future and become a money wise family.

G.E.D. Classes  – The “General Equivalent Diploma” is for adults 18 years of age and older that have not completed high school. This program prepares the student to take the GED “State Assessment” to acquire an alternative diploma to improve employment possibilities.   MAUC partnership is with the San Antonio Independent School District.

ESL Classes -   “English as a Second Language” is a program that supports adult immigrants in learning English to improve their basic language skills and better opportunities for employment.  MAUC partnership is with the San Antonio Independent School District.

Leer y Sera – Leer y Sera assists parent(s) in learning the “building blocks” of reading for children of 0-4 years of age and how they may assist in teaching pre-reading skills for their children in both English and Spanish.

Latino Literacy – Latino Literacy assists parent(s) in learning about reading skills to help their children ages 4 – 12 increase skills so that the child may be a successful reader in school.

Nutrition Education – Nutrition Education assists parent(s) to understand the connection of  good nutrition and physical activity such as exercise to promote good eating habits and family wellness. 

Art for Adults - Free art classes for adults are offered to promote creativity and learn techniques in art acrylic painting on canvas.

Art for Children – Free art classes for children 7-12 years of age are offered to promote creativity, imagination and learn techniques in drawing and  painting.  Students also work on creative seasonal activities throughout the year.

Adult Literacy in Spanish – Centro de Estudios provides the opportunity for immigrant parent(s) from Mexico to continue their education in completing their “Primaria” and “Secundaria “so they may receive a “certificate of completion”.  The ultimate goal is to assist (parent)s in entering a “G.E.D.” program that is offered in English or Spanish and to continue the parent(s) education in reading, writing and the ability to speak in English.  MAUC partnership is with the Mexican Consulate of San Antonio.

       For more information please contact the individuals listed below: 

Staff

Crystal Requejo

Community Programs Manager
210-978-0504
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Client Coordinator
210-978-0514
 

1. Partners in Print - assist parents become partners with teachers in teaching young students literacy skills
2. Parents Engagement  – teaches parents how to advocate for their children’s education
3. Financial Literacy – creates self-sufficient, money-wise families.
4. GED and ESL classes – promotes life-long learning and improves adults’ employment
5. Outside Referrals – as needed, typically to agencies such as Legal Aid, Mental Health, Utility Assistance, Medical Insurance (Chip Program), Food Resources (Food Bank), or the Food Stamp Office
6. Literacy Classes- Assist parents learn how to help their children with reading skills.
7. Nutrition Education – promotes families’ health and wellness
8. Parenting Classes – teach a variety of issues focusing on parenting children through difficult issues such as peer pressure, drugs, sex, or self-esteem issues
9. Free Adult and Youth Art Classes – call for information