The Cleveland Public Schools developed a family literacy program to address the needs of both parent and child and attempt to break the cycle of illiteracy. Fifty parents who were Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)-eligible participated in the project. They attended one of four 9-week sessions. Course content included literacy, preemployment and job search activities, child development and parenting, and self-awareness and self-esteem. All participants showed at least one grade level gain in reading and math at the end of the 9-week period. All completers enrolled in a high school completion program following participation. Parents demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge about child development, parenting skills, and parent child interaction as measured by performance in the classroom. All completers developed an Individual Education and Career Plan and showed evidence having more focused short-term goals. A small number of the preschool children evidenced some growth in developmental skills as a result of participation in this project. A continuation of the program and a second project were planned. (YLB)