Empowering Young Parents.
Strengthening Families. Building Futures.
H.E.A.R.T.S. equips pregnant and parenting youth with the advocacy, education, resources, and community support they need to overcome barriers, achieve stability
H.E.A.R.T.S. IN THE NEWS
Why H.E.A.R.T.S. Matters
Young parents are navigating more than parenthood. Many are balancing school, childcare, housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, and financial responsibilities—all while working to build a stable future for their children.
H.E.A.R.T.S. helps bridge those gaps through individualized advocacy, education, resource navigation, family support, and connections to trusted community partners.
We don't just meet immediate needs. We help young families build pathways toward long-term stability, opportunity, and success.
HOW WE CREATE CHANGE
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ADVOCACY & CASE MANAGEMENT
Individualized advocacy, goal planning, resource navigation, crisis support, and ongoing guidance help young parents address immediate barriers while working toward long-term stability. -
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EDUCATION & ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Academic support, graduation planning, financial literacy, career readiness, and workforce connections help young parents continue their education and build pathways toward economic independence.
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PARENT & CHILD WELL-BEING
Parenting education, child development support, essential resources, and fatherhood engagement strengthen protective factors and support healthy, thriving families.
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COMMUNITY & BELONGING
Group sessions, mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and connections to trusted community partners create a network of encouragement, support, and opportunity.
H.E.A.R.T.S. in Action
Supporting young parents and their children through every step of the journey—from pregnancy and parenthood to education, stability, and beyond.
Measurable Impact. Meaningful Change.
Cumulative Organizational Impact | 2022–2026
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YOUNG PARENTS SERVED
192 young parents have received individualized advocacy, education, resources, and ongoing support designed to help them overcome barriers and build stronger futures for their families.
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ACTS OF SUPPORT AND KINDNESS
From essential resources and referrals to mentorship, advocacy, and hands-on assistance, each act represents meaningful support provided to a young parent or family.
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DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
More than $87,000 in direct assistance has helped young families address critical needs, reduce barriers, and create greater stability for themselves and their children.
Our Outcomes Framework
H.E.A.R.T.S. measures success across four key areas that contribute to stronger families and long-term stability. Our outcomes framework establishes clear goals for parenting and family stability, child development, educational progress, and workforce readiness.
Program Outcomes Targets
85%
Family Stability &
Parenting Protective Factors
70%
Education Progress
90%
Child Development &
School Readiness
60%
Employment &
Workforce Readiness
H.E.A.R.T.S. measures success across four key areas that contribute to stronger families and long-term stability. Our outcomes framework establishes clear goals for parenting and family stability, child development, educational progress, and workforce readiness.
Percentages represent established H.E.A.R.T.S. program outcome targets used to measure participant progress and program effectiveness.
Expanding Our Reach. Deepening Our Impact.
H.E.A.R.T.S. is expanding access to critical support for pregnant and parenting teens across North Carolina. Through school-based programming, individualized advocacy, education, resources, and community partnerships, we currently serve families across Wake, Orange, Durham, Alamance, Vance, and Granville counties.
As our reach grows, our commitment remains the same: meeting young parents where they are and creating pathways toward education, stability, healthy families, and brighter futures.
OUR ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
Give Love. Create Possibility.
#GivingLoveToHEARTS brings our community together each year to invest directly in pregnant and parenting teens and their children.
$35,000 Raised Last Year
Because of our community, H.E.A.R.T.S. provided critical resources, emergency assistance, educational support, and services that helped young families move toward greater stability.
BULL CITY YOUTH CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 26–28, 2027 • DURHAM, NC
PRESENTED BY H.E.A.R.T.S.
It’s a YOUth Thing: Just for Me.™
THE BULL CITY YOUTH CONFERENCE • FEBRUARY 26–28, 2027
The Bull City Youth Conference, presented by H.E.A.R.T.S., is a powerful weekend created for youth, by youth, and those who believe in their future.
Young people come together for leadership development, interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, entertainment, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect—all in a space designed for them to be heard, empowered, equipped, and celebrated.
Whether you're a young person, parent, sponsor, presenter, vendor, volunteer, or community partner, there's a place for you at Bull City.
Their Stories Are Our Why.
“Hearts has been a major contributor in my life . Before I hearts I was a struggling with mother hood. As soon as I joined it was like joining a new family. Everyone here is kind, respectful, supportive,and honest. I love it here”.
Jannah Palmer Bey-
“They are very carrying and try there best to push you to your full potential all you have to do is take the time and effort and you’ll be able to get a lot done”
Iyonna Roman
“I love couch raven so much no matter how hard times get she will forever push u to fight your battles no matter how much u wanna give up she’s gonna push you threw everything”.
Janiyah Johnson
