​​Teen Success, Inc. empowers young mothers to graduate high school, pursue post-secondary education, and break out of the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.

Why Teen Success, Inc.?

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.

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.

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.
​Directed and produced by Jon Silver, Migrant Media Productions. Watch the full documentary here.
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.

How it works

As part of our intensive, research-based approach, the young women we serve receive the supports and education they need to create thriving futures for their families, including:
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  • An Advocate: provides one-on-one coaching and support tailored to a young mother's unique situation
  • Educational navigation: planning for and achieving educational goals through post-secondary while mitigating barriers to success
  • Early childhood development: parenting skills, childhood development education, and emotional regulation skill building for mother and child
  • Financial well-being: development of financial literacy, building career skills, and connection to career resources
  • Health and wellness: health knowledge development and connection to physical, emotional, and mental health care resources for both mother and child

Our participants work to complete high school or its equivalent, and develop strong parenting skills to nurture their child's development.
Do you know a young mom who could benefit from the Teen Success, Inc. program? Click here to send us a referral or see the communities we're located in.
Teen Success, Inc. Salinas peer learning group​

Our Impact

Over 85% Graduate
​High School
Over 85% of our participants graduate high school or are on track to graduate when they complete the program.
16 Minutes of
Daily Reading
Our participants read to their children an average of 16 minutes daily, setting them up for their own success in school.
88% of Children Meet Linguistic Milestones
88% of our participants children are meeting their linguistic milestones, indicating school readiness.
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
No matter what challenges are thrown at you, education is key to having a successful future and better environment.
- DeAnna Martinez, Teen Success, Inc. Scholarship Recipient