Teen Success, Inc. empowers young mothers to graduate high school and break out of the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.
Why Teen Success, Inc.?
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Only 38% of teen mothers graduate high school
The number one reason girls drop out of high school is unintended pregnancy. In the United States, only 38% of teen mothers ever graduate high school and less than 2% graduate college by age 30.
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Women of color are most affected by teen pregnancy
Young women of color from low-income backgrounds are disproportionately affected by teen pregnancy. They face a cycle of poverty and young parenthood that clings on generation after generation.
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Navigating barriers to education alone is hard
Remaining engaged in school is hard for young moms. They face shaming from educators, punitive absence policies, and lack of support for moms who breastfeed.
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Directed and produced by Jon Silver, Migrant Media Productions. Watch the full documentary here.
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With Teen Success, Inc. young women who become mothers in their teens can attain success in school and in life, for themselves and their children.
Rosy and Karla didn't expect to get pregnant in their teens, but their children motivated them to change. They found support to pursue their education with Teen Success, Inc. and learned how to be the best mothers, students, friends, and people they can be.
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How it works
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As part of our intensive, research-based approach, the young women we serve participate in 18 months of one-on-one coaching and peer group learning.
Our participants work to complete high school or its equivalent, develop strong parenting skills, and maintain their family size to minimize additional challenges to their education. Do you know a young mom who could benefit from the Teen Success, Inc. program? Click here to send us a referral.
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Teen Success, Inc. Salinas peer learning group
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Our Impact
93% Graduate
High School 93% of our participants graduate high school or are on track to graduate when they complete the program.
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93% Maintain
Family Size Our participants get comprehensive reproductive health education and 93% maintain their family size.
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15 Minutes of
Daily Reading Our participants read to their children an average of 15 minutes daily, setting them up for their own success in school.
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Parenting Skills Increase
Our participants increase important skills in empathy, parent-child roles, and appropriate discipline.
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By recognizing the resourcefulness and resilience of young women who become mothers in their teens, we will open the door for more young mothers and their children to achieve their full potential.
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DeAnna and Devin
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No matter what challenges are thrown at you, education is key to having a successful future and better enviornment.
- DeAnna Martinez, Teen Success, Inc. Scholarship Recipient 2018 |
