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Discover inspiring stories of teen moms who are overcoming barriers and building bright futures for themselves and their children.

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COVID-19 Update

FloCrit teen moms are juggling their own education and coursework in addition to keeping their children learning and engaged with activities facilitated by FloCrit Early Childhood Education Center teachers.
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Volunteer Profile: Destiny Arias-Buckeye

Destiny feels grateful to be able to interact with the babies on a daily basis and see their curiosities grow. She finds so much joy in being able to support the classroom teachers, like Ataya, whom she calls “amazing and wonderful,” and our campus as a whole.
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Volunteer Profile: Atmos Energy, Your Natural Gas Company

At Atmos Energy, community service is a key part of our culture. To us, it’s more than writing a check; it’s about becoming fundamentally involved with an organization to better serve the needs of our community.
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Teen Mom Profile: Julie and Liam

Julie wears motherhood as a part of herself; something she is proud of, and that has made her into the young woman she is today.
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Volunteer Profile: Diane Bligh

Diane first came to our campus to donate quilts for our Baby Bucks store. After an impromptu tour and learning more about our volunteer opportunities, Diane signed up to volunteer in our basic needs program.
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Volunteer Profile: Gary Community Investments

For more than 40 years, Gary Community Investments, which includes The Piton Foundation, has been supporting organizations and initiatives that improve Colorado’s low-income children and their families.

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