Experience
Lived teen mom experience guides every decision and program.
Frameworks
Structured tools turn big goals into clear daily action steps.
Partnerships
Trusted partners expand access, resources, and real opportunities.
Our Origins
Teen Moms Matter started when our founder became a parent at seventeen and realized how many gaps young mothers face. Years of community work and financial systems experience followed, shaping a social enterprise built on both heart and strategy.
Our Ongoing Commitment
We exist to close the distance between traditional services and what young parents actually need. That means practical skills, safe mentorship, financial empowerment, and chances to lead. Every workshop, Basecamp, and consultation is designed to move teen moms toward stability, agency, and long-term success.
Courtney Jackson
Founder
Courtney Jackson is a producer, author, and workforce development expert dedicated to uplifting young trailblazing parents. With roots in music, dance, and children’s arts advocacy, she has led dance troupes, performed as a lead singer, and served as Community Manager for parents of children attending Pennsylvania’s K–12 Cyber Charter School during the pandemic—ensuring families stayed connected and supported through the arts.
By day, Courtney is a Loan Administrator at Women’s Opportunities Resource Center, helping women access the financial tools they need to thrive. She also leads Teen Moms Matter, her organization that mentors and supports young mothers—many of whom are poets, dancers, and crochet artists—empowering them to build confidence, creativity, and independence.
Innovative Programming
We blend life skills, parenting support, financial empowerment, and creativity into structured, high-impact experiences teen moms actually use.
Community
Mentorship, peer circles, and Basecamp events create a supportive network where young mothers grow together and stay connected.
Partnerships
Collaborations with institutions like Truist and Watson Foundation expand access, credibility, and opportunity for teen moms.
Digital Presence
Blogs, videos, and online resources keep support going between events, extending impact into daily life.