Bilingual Family Literacy Program Pilot

Bilingual Family Literacy Program Pilot: Ready and Healthy for Kindergarten

This study will examine the feasibility of implementing a virtual bilingual health-focused family literacy program.

"Ready and Healthy for Kindergarten" is a bilingual family literacy program that uses anticipatory guidance on important health routines to introduce critical language and literacy skills to young Latino children entering Kindergarten and their families.

The objectives of this study are 1) To assess the feasibility of implementing the bilingual family literacy program online via video conference by collecting information on family attendance and participation, 2) To examine the acceptability of the program, and 3) To explore preliminary effects of the program on the family health and language routines as well as child language and literacy skill acquisition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Preferred language either Spanish or bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Parent or legal guardian of the child
• Parent Age ≥ 18

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children not entering Kindergarten.