Meet Carson: A United Way Success Story
TEEN GIRLS who become pregnant are more likely to drop out of school. One in Two Female High School Dropouts Aged 25-64 Is Unemployed. Meet Carson. Carson, 17, is a senior at Oak Park River and Forest High School. She’s also a mother. Juggling school and taking care of her son can be a challenge, but thanks to the supports that she has in place, Carson has been able to stay at the top of her class and learn the skills she needs to be a good mom. Last semester, she earned straight As and is...