Educational readiness programs are geared towards fulfilling the following functions in the lives of low-income children and families: - Intervene in the lives of children who are under-performing in school and struggling in other areas of life. - Collaborate with teachers and schools in order to best meet the academic needs of at-risk children. - Assist needy families through charitable provisions. - Appraise children's household dynamics and help them to overcome socio-emotional challenges. Homework Assistance Program: Comprised of tutoring sessions for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Primary purpose of this program is to reduce learning delays among elementary students. Students enrolled in this program are offered the following services: academic tutoring and personal assistance with homework and assignments. Computer Technology Training: Enables children to explore and navigate various computer software programs which promote strong vocabulary and math skills. Program also helps children improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities. Literacy Skills Enhancement: Enables children to develop their vocabulary, writing, and reading skills. Children are introduced to a literacy-rich environment filled with resources such as books, dictionaries, menus, recipes, labels, calendars, etc.