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Partner Agency Highlight: Florence Crittenton High School

Think back to your high school years. Perhaps you are reminded of your insecurities and the new challenges you would be facing.  Would you fit in with your new peers? Would you have the right brand name clothing, shoes and book bag? These are all fairly common high school fears.

Now imagine being pregnant. Your family is one of many that are below the poverty line. You are no longer included in your circle of friends because your life has taken a serious turn. Your teachers don’t understand why you have missed school or have been ill lately. Attending the Friday night football game and dance seem very trivial to you.

You need serious support, help and resources. You need a school that understands you, and the current and future needs of your baby. You need a school that supports your goal of becoming the well-educated mother who can provide for her child in the future.

On our recent tour of the Florence Crittenton High School in southwest Denver, a WeeCycle partner, we found just that school for Denver’s teen mothers. With a blend of high school teachers, mental health and nursing professionals, and daycare providers, Florence Crittenton helps teen mothers stay in school and graduate, give birth to healthy babies, learn how to be nurturing mothers, pursue post-secondary education and acquire marketable job skills. 

WeeCycle provides baby gear essential to a safe environment for a new baby. Teen mothers are shocked when they receive a car seat, crib, and stroller from us because they know how costly these items are. A stroller is essential for many young mothers taking the city bus to and from school, sometimes with three bus changes. Our goal is to make this stressful time in these young mothers lives a little bit easier. FC is yet another partner of WeeCycle that is making a real impact to those in need in the Denver metro area!