Impact

Planting Seeds

With YoungLives​​ in over 200 communities across the U.S. and over 30 countries worldwide, the ability to plant seeds of hope and empower teen parents is expanding daily.

Caring Adult Presence

“Research shows that the most important things child needs to be resilient is a stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult … who can serve as mentor.”​
– U.S. Surgeon General Report: Protecting Youth Mental Health (2021)
 

Holistic Support

YoungLives​​ is committed to meeting the basic needs of both parents and children by providing necessities, teaching life skills, and helping to create strong roots for future growth.

Shaping Generations

YoungLives​​ has seen firsthand the power of mentorship in a teen parent’s life that impacts not only them but their child. With over 770,000 girls under the age of 15 give birth each year in developing regions around the world. In the U.S. that number is just under 200,000– the need for a caring mentor is growing.