Our Advocacy
Empowering Families. Supporting Educators. Building a Stronger Community.
Over 90% of the families enrolled in CentroNía during the 2024-2025 school year were below the poverty line….
At CentroNía, our commitment to early childhood education goes beyond the classroom. We believe advocacy and access to reliable resources are essential in creating a more equitable future for all children and families.
Building Stronger Foundations — Together
This page is a growing hub of information, tools, and connections — designed to support:
For Families: Tools to Help You Thrive
CentroNía supports families not only through high-quality early learning programs, but also by connecting them with trusted resources for everyday life. Whether you’re seeking help with food security, housing, legal services, or educational support, you’ll find helpful links and downloadable guides here.
Topics include:
- Finding bilingual educational resources at home
- Accessing public benefits and assistance programs
- Early childhood developmental milestones
- Preparing your child for kindergarten
- Understanding your rights as a parent
Need personal support? Visit our Family Services team at any CentroNía location — we’re here to help.
For Educators: Advocacy & Best Practices
As a nationally recognized leader in bilingual early education, CentroNía actively advocates for stronger investments in children, families, and the early learning workforce.
We’re proud to share resources that reflect our commitment to:
- Culturally responsive curriculum design
- Dual-language immersion and literacy strategies
- Professional development tools for early educators
- Advocacy efforts around equitable funding and access
- Community reports on early childhood education
Our Community Partners
CentroNía works closely with local and national organizations to advance early education, health equity, and family well-being. Through these partnerships, we’re able to amplify our impact and provide more robust services to the children and families we serve.
Key partners include:
- DC Early Learning Collaborative
- Maryland Family Network
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Capital Area Food Bank
- Local school districts and health centers
Interested in partnering with us?
We welcome mission-aligned organizations to connect with our team.
Learn More About CentroNía
Our History
For more than 35 years, our work in the early childhood field has shaped us into advocates, thought leaders, and champions for high-quality education.
Our People
From educators and administrators to family support specialists, each individual brings expertise and compassion to the children and families we serve.
Our Story
CentroNía was founded on a simple belief: that every child deserves equal access to high-quality education, no matter their background.
Our Financials
We believe in full financial transparency. Our financial resources are invested where they matter most — in classrooms, in families, and in our community.