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Since 1962, the Literacy Council of St. Joseph County has been changing lives with literacy. By serving adults and young children,
the Literacy Council strives to break the cycle of illiteracy.
More than one in five adults in St. Joseph County read
below a fourth grade level. This level of literacy means they have difficulty with everyday tasks such as reading street signs
or writing a check. Low literacy keeps individuals and families from improving their quality of life. Children are affected
by adult literacy. The literacy level of their mother is the most important predictor of a child's ability to read.
National
research shows that young children's experiences from birth through age five are critical in founding the literacy skills
and attitudes needed for later academic and life success. Research in St. Joseph County indicates an urgent need to raise
community awareness about the importance of early literacy. Families, caregivers and teachers must also be provided with the
literacy resources and information required to enhance the early learning environments of young children in our community.
Our Mission
The Literacy Council of St. Joseph County, Inc., a volunteer organization, is dedicated to elevating the quality of life in
our community by promoting and improving functional literacy.
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