Who do we serve?
The Hope Center for Teens, Inc. serves pregnant adolescents in the Northwest Florida community of Escambia and surrounding counties. The Northwest Florida community has demonstrated a need for a maternity home dedicated to adolescents dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

What do we do?
This project meets the needs of pregnant adolescents, their children, and the community by promoting education, counseling, community outreach, and transitional services. These services will likely decrease the occurrence of adolescent pregnancy and increase the likelihood that the teens served will become more productive and independent citizens in our community. We collaborate with various agencies in the community to achieve these goals.

Where is the home located?
The Hope Center is centrally located in Escambia County. The location provides accessibility to the transit system, vocational resources, community activities, and medical facilities.

Why are these services needed?
These services are desperately needed because Escambia County ranks 10th out of 67 counties in Florida for the number of adolescent (ages 10-19) pregnancies.

What kinds of services are offered to the residents?
The young mothers are a part of a program that includes parenting skills, independent living skills, health and nutrition groups, group counseling, individual counseling, and case management services.

Who do I contact if I am interested in giving or volunteering?
For making donations you may contact Jennifer Young by phone at (850) 434-1340 or through e-mail at jyoung@hopecenter4teens.org. For volunteering you may contact Joella Galvan by phone at (850) 434-1340 or through e-mail at jgalvan@hopecenter4teens.org.

Are there any background checks for volunteers?
If you will be taking a client off site without a Hope Center staff member you will need to have a full background screening, which includes an FBI, FDLE, and local check. Also, references will be checked just like they are for employees.

Can I leave the money for the home in my will?
Yes, and if for some unforeseen reason Hope Center is not still an organization then the money will be donated to another non-profit organization that has a similar mission & vision.

Do you accept gifts as well as money?
The Hope Center graciously accepts gifts such as household items, decorations for the home, clothing for the young women and the babies, and baby supplies.

Can I get a statement for a tax deduction for my donations?
Yes. We are a 501 (c)(3), non profit organization and we have a charitable solicitation certificate for the state of Florida.

Will I get updates on how the project is doing if I make a donation?
You may call the Hope Center anytime or specifically request an update. We do not have a newsletter at this time.

Will I be able to visit the facilities?
We welcome visitors and can give tours as long as a staff member or resident is available.

Is Hope Center faith based?
The development of Hope Center for Teens, Inc. was based on the faith of its founders, however Hope Center is not funded through by any faith based organizations or monies.