Holy Family (K-8) School and Little Learners Academy (Jr. Kindergarten) in the North Lawndale neighborhood welcomed more than 100 parents and guardians to its inaugural Parent University on Saturday, Jan. 11th. Classes began at 10 am at the Holy Family Ministries Center, 3415 W Arthington Street. Attendees were able to select from a catalog of courses ranging from math and reading tools, financial literacy, and parenting supports to life skills, nutrition, and culinary arts. Instruction was provided by subject matter experts from local community-based organizations like Taproots Inc., a social service agency which provides educational outreach to young parents and families on Chicago’s West side.  Holy Family Ministries serves more than 600 children and youth combined across four programs. Holy Family School, serving students in grades K-8. Little Learners Academy early childhood development program, the Adventures in Learning afterschool program, and the Peace Exchange peace education and training program.