About Us
Located in downtown Charleston, SC, Florence Crittenton has provided a safe haven and comprehensive services to pregnant and parenting teens for 125 years. Florence Crittenton operates a licensed residential group home that provides comprehensive services to pregnant and parenting teens, as well as girls in foster care. The organization also offers housing assistance and home visitation services to help young mothers in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties achieve self-sufficiency. Florence Crittenton is the only maternity group home in the state offering services to pregnant and parenting youth under the age of 18.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide hope, safety, and opportunity to young women in order to instill self-worth and self-sufficiency.
Vision Statement
We value the right of every young woman to obtain the education, skills, and support needed to have a healthy start in life – for today and tomorrow. That’s why we provide programming to help pregnant and at-risk girls gain the skills they need to become independent.
Our Impact
90% of residents mproved grades or completed classes
100% of residents mproved job readiness skills
96% of residents improved parenting skills
86% of resident delivered a healthy birth-weight baby
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