young mother and son thrive with help of united way agency

At age 14, Megan* should have been preparing for high school, but instead she found herself preparing for motherhood. She had become pregnant and fear and uncertainty soon followed.

When Healthy Families, a local United Way-funded program of Lutheran Social Services, stepped in, Megan* knew right away she couldn’t turn down their assistance. The program that offers support to at-risk families provided Megan* with a family support worker.  The worker educated Megan* about her son’s development and the proper discipline from his birth through the first five years, replacing her fear with knowledge.

Megan* surpassed all expectations and graduated from school with honors. She is now living independently with her son while working and attending college to become a nurse.

*Not her real name

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