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YOUNGLIVES GLOBAL at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
15,000+
teen moms impacted annuallY
Teen moms often report feeling lonely, isolated or overwhelmed. YoungLives welcomes teen moms into a community of support, where attentive adults treat them with dignity and respect. This acceptance and connectedness within YoungLives is a key protective factor against many negative outcomes – ranging from depression and anxiety, to lack of purpose, to child abuse and neglect. Giving teen moms a place to belong is a crucial step in counteracting the many increased risks they face.
1991
Young Life staff saw the need to reach teen moms – and YoungLives was born.
The need for YoungLives continues to be great - about 6% of all births in the U.S. are to teens and children of teenage mothers face increased risks – from lower school achievement to increased poverty. YoungLives faces these challenges with a mix of peer support and life-on-life mentoring relationships where teen moms find hope, confidence, and meaning. YoungLives has sought to inspire positive, sustainable change in young moms for over 30 years – and as you will see, it’s working!
2,000+
high quality mentors walking alongside moms
The data confirms that YoungLives’ method of putting relationships first – is working. From increased educational attainment and aspirations, to improved parenting skills, to a new sense of hope and purpose and a strong support system - YoungLives is making it possible for teen moms to beat the odds and build a secure future for themselves and their children.
IT MATTERS
"YoungLives has helped me emotionally and mentally. They made me so much prouder to be a mom and helped me to build a good relationship with my family and new people.”
YOUNGLIVES
Teen moms need to know they are not alone
- Mentors welcome teen moms with open arms and walk alongside them.
- Teen moms—and their kids—get to experience the fun, freedom, and life that once seemed lost.
- Committee Members are active in supporting and praying for the local YoungLives ministry. Click here to see who they are!
