Ashley & Maya

TEEN SUCCESS, INC.
​REDWOOD CITY PROGRAM

Ashley (right) with her daughter Mia (left)

Ashley dreamt of going to college, but when she was just 17 years old, she found out she was pregnant. Like most high-school-age moms, she went to a continuation school because it was the only place for her to get childcare and her high school diploma. Unfortunately, continuation schools don't offer college courses to their students.

​Still, Ashley is determined to provide the best for her daughter Mia. With hard work, she graduated from Redwood High School a year early and with support from her Teen Success, Inc. Advocate, Ashley began dreaming about her and Mia's futures again.

With her Advocate’s help, Ashley was able to enroll Mia in a free childcare program so she could attend a Certified Nursing Assistant program at Jobtrain during the day.

Ashley and Mia getting a pack of diapers on Mother's Day 2018

Today, Ashley is a Certified Nursing Assistant and looking to continue her education with the goal of becoming a doctor. Mia is happy and thriving thanks to her mom.

Ashley credits her Teen Success, Inc. Advocate with helping her pursue her education and be able to provide for her daughter.

Ashley and Mia with Teen Success, Inc. Advocate, Amber (right)