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Empowering Teen Moms to Keep Their Babies and Build a Future
Every young mother deserves support, not stigma. We help displaced and at-risk teen moms find safe housing, education, and a pathway to purpose.
Because every life was purposely chosen.
Our Impact Since 2006
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Our Mission
Our mission is to help displaced teen moms keep their babies through non-stigmatizing support, advocacy, and parenting education.
We help displaced teen moms keep their babies through our licensed STRTP (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program) maternity home, providing specialized therapeutic care for homeless, runaway, and abandoned pregnant and parenting youth ages 13-21.
At Purposely Chosen, we offer unreserved help, hope, and healing—providing structured stabilization and trauma-informed care while meeting basic needs like shelter, food, water, love, and respect, alongside clinical support, education, advocacy, and access to community resources to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries.
"Helping these adolescents discover their supreme purpose in life."
Why We Exist
The Crisis
In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, thousands of children and teens are involved in the child welfare system each year due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. More than 4,000 children are currently in foster care in Riverside County, and over 5,000 in San Bernardino County.
At the same time, teen birth rates in the Inland Empire remain higher than the California average. Riverside County reports approximately 10 births per 1,000 teens ages 15–19, while San Bernardino County reports over 12 births per 1,000 — exceeding statewide trends.
For youth in foster care, the risks are even greater. Research shows that more than 1 in 10 girls in foster care give birth before age 18, and nearly 3 in 10 have given birth before age 20.
The Reality
When displaced teens in foster care become pregnant, the challenges multiply.
These young mothers often face:
- Housing instability
- Disrupted education
- Limited family support
- Barriers to prenatal care
- Increased risk of repeat system involvement
Without stable, non-stigmatizing support, many are forced to navigate parenthood while still healing from trauma and system disruption.
The result is not just individual hardship — it is generational instability.
Our Response
Purposely Chosen exists to help displaced teen moms keep their babies through non-stigmatizing support, advocacy, and parenting education.
In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, we provide:
- Safe, stable maternity housing
- Parenting education and life skills training
- Individualized advocacy and case management
- Connection to healthcare and community resources
- A supportive environment where young mothers are treated with dignity
We are not simply addressing teen pregnancy.
We are strengthening families, protecting children, and disrupting cycles of foster care involvement — one young mother at a time.
Our Programs
Comprehensive support services designed to help teen mothers thrive
Our Programs & Services
Chosen for Trials, Realized Through Purpose
Baby Shower Program
Provided for pregnant youth currently residing in our Born for Nia Maternity Home, creating meaningful moments of encouragement while ensuring residents are equipped with essential items for their newborns.
Each shower provides diapers, wipes, Pack ‘n Play safe sleep space, infant car seat, stroller, swing, and diaper bag. All items are purchased new to ensure safety and quality.
Home Visiting and Support
Personal, hands-on home visits with nurses and social workers who provide healthcare access, health education, and practical support for pregnant and postpartum teen mothers.
Serves mothers from pregnancy through their child’s first year.
The Nurturing Parenting Programs
Evidence-based curriculum by Dr. Stephen Bavolek strengthening families through prenatal care, parenting skills, and pregnancy prevention education.
The Prenatal Program
18 home-based sessions on pregnancy health and fetal development.
Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents
59 lessons on parenting, healthy relationships, and adolescent development.
The Prenatal Program
18 home-based sessions on pregnancy health and fetal development.
Born for Nia Maternity Home
Our licensed STRTP (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program) maternity home provides specialized therapeutic care for displaced, pregnant, and parenting youth ages 13-21 in San Bernardino County.
Our maternity home offers a nurturing, structured environment where young mothers can focus on their health, their babies, and building the life skills needed for long-term success.
Residents receive 24/7 support, case management, parenting education, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and community resources.
Featured Program
Where Your Support Goes
Every dollar you give helps a young mother keep her baby safe, fed, and loved.
Our Journey
Stories of Hope
Hear from the young mothers whose lives have been transformed
Latest News
Purposely Chosen Gets Wheels
We were blessed with a beautiful Ford E350 15 passenger van thanks to Dr. Rose Swearingen and the Life’s Journey Center.
Born for Nia Gets Approved!
Major milestone: The Born for Nia Maternity Home received program approval from Riverside County DPSS!
Get Involved
Donate
Your financial support helps us provide housing, education, and essential supplies to teen mothers.
Volunteer
Share your time and talents to mentor, teach, or support our programs in meaningful ways.
Partner
Collaborate with us through corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, or community partnerships.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Purposely Chosen, we believe integrity and excellence are acts of love. Our programs are proudly accredited by CARF International, an independent, nonprofit accreditor that recognizes health and human service organizations for quality, transparency, and commitment to client satisfaction.
"Accredited with purpose. Trusted with care."
For verification: CARF International | (888) 281-6531