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In 1989, out of a deep passion to serve young women who bravely chose to carry their babies to term and then chose to parent those children, Teen Mother Choices began serving "parenting" teenage mothers in northern Illinois. By utilizing volunteers from local area churches, Teen Mother Choices provided the young families with; financial assistance for childcare so the young mothers could return to school, caring Christian Mentors who provided much needed emotional support, and weekly  Lifeskills Workshops which equipped the teenage mothers with resources and information to help them become independent functioning members of society. Today, there are three Teen Mother Choices' programs providing services to teenage mothers in northern Illinois. Besides those three programs, there are over 40 organizations in 14 states that have copied the Teen Mother Choices' model and are serving teenage mothers within their own communities. |
| TMCInternational wishes thank the following foundations for their financial support during 2009:
» Interest Ministries
» The Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Foundation
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Candice became part of the Teen Mother Choices in 1999 and"graduated"out of the program in 2004. During her five years in the program she completed her schooling and secured a full-time job, which allowed her and her daughter to move into their own housing. Candice says,"Teen Mother Choices has been a huge support to me in the many hurdles I have faced in becoming independent. More than anything else, they have taught me and my daughter Saige about Jesus."Today, Candice continues to care for her daughter and she is actively involved in a local church. |
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Video Clip
Todd Habegger, Pastor of the Village Church of Gurnee, explains the rewards he and his congregration
have realized in partnering with Teen Mother Choices.
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Press Release
Source: Teen Mother Choices International
On 03:41PM EST, Tuesday December 22, 2009
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each year, over 465,000 teens in the United States will have sex, get pregnant, give birth and keep the baby. Of those teen moms, the majority will not graduate high school. more...
Press Release
Source: Teen Mother Choices International
On 10:53 AM EST, Tuesday November 24, 2009
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lee Daniels' gritty indie film "Precious” follows a suffering pregnant girl struggling against impossible odds. Producer and director Daniels said on NPR's Fresh Air, "I know the cycle has to stop. And that's the beauty of 'Precious.'" more...
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The Teen Mother
Choices Model |
In 2005, Teen Mother Choices International (TMCInternational) was created. Christa March, the founder of Teen Mother Choices has taken the materials used in that ministry model to formulate extensive training materials and resources. By providing this model to churches, organizations and individuals, TMCInternational will provide a quicker way for them to begin serving teenage mothers within their own communities. |
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