08/24/2026
Former First Lady Barbara Bush often said that parents are a child's first and best teachers. That's why parent education is one of the four essential components of comprehensive family literacy. By equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support learning at home, these programs help strengthen the entire family.
One of the Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy's inaugural grantees, [First Teachers Family Literacy Program] in Biddeford, Maine, puts Mrs. Bush's belief into practice through its Active Parenting classes, helping parents build confidence, strengthen their advocacy skills, and support their children's success.
We're proud to support programs that carry forward Barbara Bush's vision of empowering families through literacy.