Stories

Featured here are stories that bring to life the impact of the services provided by the members of the Crittenton family of agencies. Each quarter we will share new stories–sometimes they will be told by the girls and young women and in other cases through the voices of agency staff, parents and others. To protect the confidentiality of the girls and young women there may be instances in which fictional names and stock photos are used. In the future we will bring you stories about the staff, volunteers, and board members who support the Crittenton family of agencies and the foundation.

We hope you enjoy these stories about the irrepressible spirit, drive, and smarts of the girls and young women who come through our doors. If you have a Crittenton story you would like to share, email us at inbox@TheNationalCrittentonFoundation.org

Nadia, pregnant and in foster care in Baltimore, Maryland

My name is Nadia and Florence Crittenton Services (FCS) of Baltimore has had a huge impact on my life. Read more

From homeless single mom to nursing student in Boston, Massachusetts

When I first came to Crittenton Women’s Union (CWU), it was not as a GED program participant, but as a homeless resident in search of a stable home for my son and me. Read more

Becky M. from client to successful executive in Fullerton, California

Candidly describing herself as "quite a handful" when she was a teen, Becky was one of four children raised by a single mother. Read more

Kylie, 15 years old and pregnant in Helena, Montana

Kylie arrived at our home 6 months ago; she was 15 years old and 6 months pregnant. Read more

Kelly tells her story in Knoxville, Tennessee

My name is Kelly. I am 17 years old and pregnant. I graduated from high school at the FCA school on May 25, 2006. I am very proud of myself for accomplishing a goal that I always wanted. Read more

Brittany, from student council to court in Phoenix, Arizona

As a high school freshman, Brittany seemed to have everything going for her. She was on the cheerleading squad and the swim team, participated in the student council, got good grades and was in an ideal position to receive college scholarships. Read more

Chelsea, just out of a juvenile detention facility in Topeka, Kansas

Chelsea came to Florence Crittenton after spending several months at a restricted juvenile facility in Beloit, Kansas. Read more

Jessie shares her lessons learned in Washington, DC

My name is Jessie. I was 15 years old when I got pregnant. I didn’t even know how to change a diaper and now here I was having a baby. I was scared and confused out of my mind, what would become of me? I had a rough pregnancy; I was always sick and depressed. Read more