Program
The Why
Having a baby is serious business regardless of your age but being a teen mom is especially rough. Only 2% of teen moms graduate from High School. THis doesnt have to be your outcome. Degrees B4 Diapers program works with adolescent girls to take charge of their life. As a member you will receive all of the necessary knowledge and resources to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, you will also be exposed to post secondary options.
The Program
Degrees B4 Diapers is an age-appropriate innovative program model designed to reduce teen pregnancy rates among minority adolescents ages 14-18.
Program 12 Weeks
College Tour
Graduation Ceremony
We are currently registering for the fall cycle.
Ages: 14-18
Class meets on Saturdays at Englewood Salvation Army
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Program participants who attend all sessions will be awarded the following:
· Program t-shirt
· Personal workbooks
· Certificate of Completion
· Shoes from DTLR
· Letter of Recommendation for college applicants
· STI screening, pregnancy testing, & appointment at Family Planning Clinic
· The necessary knowledge to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies.
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Oh the places we will go!
Degrees B4 Diapers program is changing the lives.
In 2019:
- 92% of members who completed the program have graduated from high school or are working towards graduation;
- 4 Members are currently attending an out of state college.