A Community Where
Every Young Mother is
Empowered to Thrive
Community Statistics
We recognize the challenges young mothers endure when they lack the proper resources to sustain themselves as it relates to health, wellness, and education. The data below is based on research conducted between 2014 and 2026 on teen mothers in the United States.
98%
Lack Education
Fewer than 2% of young mothers finish college by age 30.
21.8%
Are in Poverty
The poverty rate for single-mother families was 21.8% in 2024, they are about five times more likely to experience poverty.
8.1%
Lack Healthcare
Among single mothers, only 73% began prenatal care during the first trimester, while 8.1% received late or no prenatal care.
50%
Are High School Dropouts
Single mothers are 50% more likely to repeat a grade, and are more likely than children born to older mothers to drop out of high school.
“Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for
all women.”
Maya Angelou