Argumentative Essay On Teen Moms

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When it comes to having a baby, there are two sides to consider. The first is the cute little moments you have with him that remind you of how wonderful and special the creature you have produced is. The second is the very hard moments when your baby doesn’t know what he is crying about and you don’t know what he is crying about and you feel like the wailing is never going to stop. Think about going through these same two sides of the baby everyday. Now imagine you are just a teenager and trying to provide for this baby while maintaining an education and job to afford the baby's needs. Sounds difficult, right? Thankfully, an amazing program in Colorado has given these struggling teen moms opportunity. Florence Crittenton is one of the few non-profit organizations that provides teen moms with an integrated model of education, child care, prenatal care, and social-worker support. So why is this program so small? Florence Crittenton Services should continues to expand into other states like Arkansas because it provides excellent …show more content…

It is a home away from home. “Having people that understand helped me so much,” Lewis, a former Florence Crittenton graduate, said. “I feel like I have a home. School is my home. I have a family, and I have friends.” I agree that it is like a home, but I also think that this program is an inspiration all in itself. As of August 2015 Florence Crittenton became a newly expanded campus. The project was funded through the $2.8 million Building for Teen Family Success Capital Campaign, and an additional $6 million was invested by Denver Public Schools(DPS). The expanded campus includes an Early Childhood Education Center(ECEC), the Student and Family Support Program (SFSP), the Florence Crittenton High School and the Alethia E. Morgan, MD Health Center. This non-profit organization is able to provide for more than 200 teen families at one time. It is truly

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