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Teen Mom Profile: Danessa and Nasiah

Danessa will be the first person in her family to graduate from high school and go to college. She has goals now and can see a future, which wasn’t the case when she was younger.
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Volunteer Profile: Cindy Cearley

“I really love volunteering because, selfishly, it’s really fun for me,” says Cindy. “I also feel like every child should get to be loved, rocked, held, and adored. I’m happy to be part of something that is helping young women be empowered and get their lives headed in the right direction, and take care of their babies so they can also succeed at whatever they want to do.”
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ECEC Tracks Development Objectives

Our ECEC teachers fill the time with fun games, books, crafts, and outdoor play time. Many of these activities also encourage developmental growth in the children that teachers track and assess through the detailed Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment.
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Alumna Profile: Olivia Garcia

“I truly believe that if I wouldn’t have gone to Florence Crittenton Services, I would have never finished high school,” says Olivia. “I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
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Teen Mom Profile: Stephanie and Isaac

Stephanie found a support system at FloCrit for which she is very thankful. The resources and supplies help her. Parenting classes helped her grow as a mother. She’s learned how to handle Isaac’s temper tantrums and model good behavior for him.
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Teen Mom Profile: Brianna and Ximena

Brianna appreciates the specialized curriculum offered at Florence Crittenton, including parenting classes that have improved her knowledge of child development as well as practical parenting skills.

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