Program Mission

For many girls growing up in low-income environments, motherhood arrives too soon – often limiting choices and perpetuating the cycles of poverty. Children of teen mothers are at greater risk of childhood illness and lack of educational opportunities than their peers. We believe motherhood is a gift and a responsibility. Our aim is to empower our participants to develop healthy behaviors, make their own positive choices, and be the best parents they can be.

The Well Mother, Well Baby Program is an educational and outreach initiative preparing pregnant teens for a healthy pregnancy and a bright future.

Expected outcomes include:

• delivery of a healthy baby
• improved self-esteem for mother and child
• enhances health and wellness
• knowledge and behaviors
  pursuit of a positive future
  

Weekly classes include:

• parenting skills
• breast feeding
• infant massage
• financial management
• nutrition
• child safety

A Wider Circle provides each teen mom with a graduation baby shower at which she will receive basic need items for herself and her baby (cribs, strollers, diapers, clothing, etc.).

Our mentor mom program pairs expectant teens with experienced mothers to provide support, advice, and friendship during and after pregnancy.