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Parentis Foundation

Mission:

Our mission is to support academic success and social development in children by leveraging the talent and wisdom of older adults through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.

Program Description:

Empowering Readers OC is a flagship literacy initiative of Parentis Foundation designed to improve reading outcomes for students in 1st–5th grade who are not yet reading proficiently. The program delivers high impact tutoring by pairing trained older adult volunteers with young learners for consistent, one-on-one reading sessions that build fluency, comprehension, and confidence.

Grounded in the power of intergenerational connection, Empowering Readers OC leverages the time, talent, and life experience of senior mentors to support early literacy development while fostering meaningful relationships. Sessions are structured, research-informed, and aligned with proven high impact tutoring practices that help students accelerate toward grade-level reading proficiency, a critical milestone linked to long-term academic success and high school graduation.

By addressing early literacy gaps and strengthening community connections, Empowering Readers OC delivers measurable academic gains while creating a supportive environment where students develop a lasting love of reading.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Website Address
http://www.parentisfoundation.org/
Year Started
2017
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Laguna Hills, CA
States of Operation
California
Operation Locations
Aliso Viejo,
San Juan Capistrano,
San Clemente,
Huntington Beach,
Fullerton,
Laguna Beach,
Tustin,
Buena Park,
Santa Ana
Most recent number of students served
250-499
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Reading
Grade Levels
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade
Languages Offered
English, Spanish
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Blended
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
Two days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
District, Nonprofit, School, Student
Cost to Student
$500-$999
Type of Tutor
Volunteer, Senior Citizens
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
janice.frechette@parentisfoundation.org
Contact Name
Janice Frechette