Our Stories

The young moms in Teen Success, Inc.'s program are strong and resilient. They have many obstacles to overcome in pursuit of their high school education such as shaming from educators and other students, punitive absence and make-up policies, finding affordable childcare, and lack of support for breastfeeding moms.

Time and again, the young women in our program prove that they can overcome any obstacle in order to provide their child with a better life, just like every parent strives for their child, regardless of their age. They are proof that with the right support, young women who become mothers in their teens can attain success in school and in life, for themselves and their children. These are their stories.
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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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How to Help
1) Refer a young mom to our program
2) Get involved with Teen Success, Inc.

Elizabeth & Tony

Elizabeth is 22-years old. She’s a smart, hard-working young woman and a dedicated student, but she didn’t always like school.
Read Elizabeth's story.

Vanessa & Xavier

As a sophomore, Vanessa was 30 credits behind and then she found out she was pregnant, too.
Read Vanessa's story.
92% of Teen Success, Inc. Participants Graduate
​High School

Ashley & Maya

At 17, Ashley dreamt of college, but the continuation school she was in, the only one with day care, didn't offer college courses.
Read Ashley's story.

Evelyn & Matthew

The day Evelyn was put into the juvenile justice system, she was just 16 years old, and 4 weeks pregnant.
Read Evelyn's story.
Teen Success, Inc. Participants Read to Their Children 15 Minutes
Daily on Average

Elice & Daisy

Elice had Daisy as a freshman in high school, now she's in her 2nd year at Fresno City Community College.
Read Elice's story.

Kassandra & Jonathan

"Knowing that you have to be an adult and be responsible, a mother, growing up really fast...it's a battle."
Read Kassandra's story.
93% of Teen Success, Inc. Participants Report the Program Improved Their Parenting Skills

Sofia & Elina

Sofia found out she was pregnant at 15, but she didn't have a support network, then she found Teen Success, Inc. and her voice.
Read Sofia's story.

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 Marinarde & Jordan

Marinarde was 15, of a low-income family without health insurance, when she found out she was pregnant.
Read Marinarde's story.

Viviana & Maya

Government assistance isn’t enough to help Viviana take care of Maya, she has to make sacrifices to fill the financial gap.
Read Viviana's story.

Haley & Dalia

Haley struggled to gain her independence and a home for herself and her daughter, but she persevered.
Read Haley's story.

Isabel & Elias

Isabel failed her last semester of shcool while she was pregnant, but she didn't let that stop her.
Read Isabel's story. 
Make it possible for more young moms to get their high school education and provide a better life for their children. When you donate to Teen Success, Inc. by 12/31/19 your donation will be matched $1 for $1 (up to $1000) by Stand Together Foundation.