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 2013 and 2018 on teen mothers in Washington, D.C.
98%
Lack Education
Fewer than 2% of young mothers finish college by age 30.
34%
Are in Poverty
The poverty rate for single-mother families was an average of 34% in 2017, nearly 5 times more than the rate for married-couple families (6%).
13.4%
Lack Healthcare
Across all income levels, single mothers are the group most likely to lack health insurance. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, they are twice as likely to be uninsured than married parents.
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