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Before Boppin' Babies & Toddlers Music Class, there were no parent-child music classes offered in the Austin neighborhood.
We believe every child, every family, in every zip code, deserves the same opportunities for high quality early learning experiences, nurturing support, and parent education.
When you drive through neighborhoods with more resources--neighborhoods like Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, you see option after option for parents to enroll their little ones in music, art, cooking, and sports classes. In Oak Park, there are at least six different places to enroll in a parent-child music class. The average cost of 10-14 classes in Oak Park and Chicago is $200 per child. This high cost of classes prohibits many families from enrolling, and we believe parent-child classes should be accessible for all families because the beauty of music, art, & play is important for every parent and child to experience together.
Our mission is to nurture secure parent-child bonds and to empower parents for healthy child development for successful futures.
We believe every child, every family, in every zip code, deserves the same opportunities for high quality early learning experiences, nurturing support, and parent education.
When you drive through neighborhoods with more resources--neighborhoods like Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, you see option after option for parents to enroll their little ones in music, art, cooking, and sports classes. In Oak Park, there are at least six different places to enroll in a parent-child music class. The average cost of 10-14 classes in Oak Park and Chicago is $200 per child. This high cost of classes prohibits many families from enrolling, and we believe parent-child classes should be accessible for all families because the beauty of music, art, & play is important for every parent and child to experience together.
Our mission is to nurture secure parent-child bonds and to empower parents for healthy child development for successful futures.
Families in South Austin faces real challenges.
Poverty
55% of children under the age of 5 in Austin live with families experiencing poverty or deep poverty.
Violence
MOST HOMICIDES
In 2016, Austin ranked 1st in the city for the number of violent crimes and homicides.
Education
2/3 of students from Austin are on the path to dropping out of high school by the time they complete third grade.
The stress of living in this environment can have lasting negative effects on the developing brain.
Poverty
55% of children under the age of 5 in Austin live with families experiencing poverty or deep poverty.
Violence
MOST HOMICIDES
In 2016, Austin ranked 1st in the city for the number of violent crimes and homicides.
Education
2/3 of students from Austin are on the path to dropping out of high school by the time they complete third grade.
The stress of living in this environment can have lasting negative effects on the developing brain.
HOW WE HELP
Our parent-child music classes strengthen bonds for healthy relationships, increase early language and literacy skills, and foster community so families are supported, nurtured, and successful.
Our Parent Chat Hour teaches parents the latest methods--founded in brain science and grounded in a trauma-informed approach-- and provides a community of peers to empower parents to be their children's most engaging, compassionate, and best teachers in life.
We take a two-generational approach aimed to impact families positively for generations to come.
Classes that make a difference
Our parent-child music classes strengthen bonds for healthy relationships, increase early language and literacy skills, and foster community so families are supported, nurtured, and successful.
Our Parent Chat Hour teaches parents the latest methods--founded in brain science and grounded in a trauma-informed approach-- and provides a community of peers to empower parents to be their children's most engaging, compassionate, and best teachers in life.
We take a two-generational approach aimed to impact families positively for generations to come.
Classes that make a difference
- Parent-Child Boppin' Music classes: movement, play, language, and literacy
- The Parent Chat Hour: guided discussions to strengthen parenting skills (free childcare provided)
- Parent Cafe for parents to recharge (free childcare provided)
- Six-Week Parenting Workshop in partnership with Wonder Works Children's Museum (2nd annual workshop coming in spring 2018)
- Home Visitation Program (starting in February 2018)
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A House in Austin | Chicago empowers parents through nurturing support + education.
A House in Austin | Chicago provides high quality + positive + loving early learning experiences for healthy child development and a strong foundation for future success.
