Number: RL30448 Title: Even Start Family Literacy Programs: An Overview Authors: Gail McCallion, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: The Even Start program provides education and relate services jointly to parents lacking a high school diploma (or equivalent) and their young children. Even Start services include basic academic instruction and parenting skills training for adults, and early childhood education for their children, along with necessary supplementary services such as child care or transportation. Pages: 8 Date: September 25, 2006