Jeremy’s Story
As a single father, 19-year-old Jeremy is the primary parent for his 1-year-old son, Tyler. Tyler’s mom had been in and out of hospitals for a drug abuse problem and was no longer a part of her son’s life. Alone and unsure of how to raise Tyler by himself, Jeremy’s dreams for his own life seemed bleak. He didn’t have the support he needed to finish high school and work a full-time job to provide for his little boy.
When Jeremy came to our Teenage Parenting Program he found a nurturing staff that gave him support, confidence, and steps for a new start. He began receiving weekly home visits to help him learn about parenting his beautiful, little boy. Jeremy makes it a priority to attend weekly educational parenting groups. He is encouraged by the support he receives from our staff and the other parents in the program, and he continues to learn more about the important job of parenting.
Jeremy and Tyler are now thriving. Jeremy enrolled in a GED program and is working full time at a grocery story. With the help of Center for Children and Families’ staff he applied for assistance from local and state services to help him make ends meet. He plans to get further education so he can become a mechanic and make a better future for his family.