The IHMs who serve at the Center propose to break the cycle of illiteracy that exists in many family units, to enhance the quality of communication among members of families, and to promote harmony within family structures. Family literacy seeks to deal with families as units. Rather than instructing children or adults individually, family literacy takes an intergenerational approach. Family literacy programs provide curricula based on the needs of both parents and children. Time is given for adults and children to work separately. In essence, IHM Family Literacy seeks to preserve God's precious masterpiece, the family.

PARENT AND CHILD TOGETHER (PACT) is the unique facet of family literacy. During PACT times parents focus on their children using activities that center on literacy and school readiness.
The IHM Family Literacy Center is located within the former elementary school building at St. Joachim Parish.

IHM Family Literacy Center
1509 Church Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124  
(215) 744-3387    
(ihmfamilyliteracy@yahoo.com)