Our Mission...
CHLOE impacts the complex issues of adolescent parenting. We are committed to equipping and empowering young moms to learn and practice nurturing parenting and self care skills as they are guided toward financial self-sufficiency.
Who: Adolescent women ages 13-21 are welcome to enroll at any stage of their pregnancy and/or parenting. Understanding the challenges unique to young moms and the resulting impact on their children is the catalyst that directs our vision and mission.
We understand young moms face serious social problems including poverty (especially child poverty), rapid repeat pregnancy, child abuse and neglect, father absence, low birth weight, school failure and poor preparation for the workforce.
Participants attend from the Columbus, OH and surrounding communities.
Why: Young moms live on a slippery slope, too many slip into poverty, abuse and despair with their children in tow.
We understand that adolescent parents are often trapped by multiple, interconnected factors such as insufficient assets, vulnerability, powerlessness, isolation and physical disparities. These factors compel us to approach the issues and barriers through a mindset rooted in the desire to guide those we serve toward a full expression of their unique potential
We know that young parents are highly motivated to improve their socioeconomic lot shortly after the birth of a child and because teen parents children constitute the majority of children living in poverty we help young parent families avoid or break cycles of poverty.
How: CHLOE embraces a holistic commitment to addressing the issue of adolescents parenting. Our commitment is multifaceted; understanding that each person’s needs include spiritual, social, psychological, and physical nurturing.
• Young Mom Connections gatherings
• Participants attend a twice a month gathering that includes dinner, a speaker or activity and an opportunity to ‘shop’ at Kairo’s Closet.
• Sister~Friend…A mature woman who commits to contacting a young mom in the program weekly to encourage and support her.
•Mentor… A mature woman who commits to spend time regularly with a young mom in the program to help guide her.
• Kairo’s Closet… An on-sight boutique for participants to shop for infant and toddler items using points they earn.