Adult & Family Literacy Center

Here at the Adult & Family Literacy Center, we are passionate about welcoming immigrants and refugees to our community. Helping new Americans learn English flows naturally from a welcoming spirit while also providing them with the skills they need to integrate fully into our community. We strive to provide a vibrant learning environment where students get to know their neighbors and learn about opportunities that will help them thrive.

GET INVOLVED. Join our team of teachers, class aids, CLAP! volunteers and tutors to help refugees and immigrants gain the English skills they need to be successful! We also invite you to support our Adult & Family Literacy Center by purchasing items off our Amazon Wish List or by donating HERE. If you are considering volunteering, please fill out this form and email us at [email protected].

TEACH or CO-TEACHa class on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings at Oak Street Elementary School (fall and spring semesters)

SERVE AS A CLASS AIDEin a class with an experienced lead teacher

PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTIONto students who need to develop basic literacy skills

PROVIDE CHILDCAREwhile parents are in class

DONATEto Welcoming Falls Church to help support this program

We invite you to learn more about literacy and what we do. Responses to some frequently asked questions are below.

How does Welcoming Falls Church's Adult & Family Literacy Center help immigrants and refugees?

Welcoming Falls Church's goal is to create a community of neighbors where everyone feels welcome and included. Our Adult & Family Literacy Center is focused on helping immigrants and refugees gain the literacy and language skills they need to thrive in our community. As part of our curriculum, we also invite community leaders to speak about local programs and initiatives. We also provide childcare with a literacy focus to the children, ages 4-12, of adults enrolled in English literacy classes, through our Children's Literacy Activities Program (CLAP!). We are particularly thankful to the high school students who make this program a success. Email us with questions about our classes or to register your child for CLAP!

Who does Welcoming Falls Church partner with, to support the Adult & Family Literacy Center?

Welcoming Falls Church is grateful for its partnership with the Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS), including its general financial support, its willingness to host the program at Oak Street Elementary School, as well as the participation of Meridian High School students in CLAP!

Where and when do classes take place?

Our classes are held at Oak Street Elementary (601 S. Oak Street, Falls Church, VA 22046) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm in the fall and spring semesters. Fall 2024 classes began on September 24 and continue through December 17.

How can I register for classes?

Oak Street Elementary School (OSE) is located at 601 S. Oak St, Falls Church. (parking lot on Seaton Lane). Email us at [email protected] for more details.

Is childcare provided for children of adult English learners?

Yes! We offer childcare to children ages four to twelve years old whose parents are enrolled in English classes. Our Children’s Literacy Activities Program (CLAP!) focuses on teaching children pre-literacy and literacy skills to help them be successful in school, all while having fun and getting to know their neighbors. Our high school volunteers, who work closely with adult volunteers from the community, help make this program a big success! Please help us keep this program running by purchasing items on our Amazon Wishlist.