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• Education and Opportunity

  Forty-five percent of youth in Philadelphia drop out of high school, including many young mothers who find it impossible to attend classes and raise a child.  Alternative high schools and GED programs—many of which offer child care or night courses—are extremely important to financial health and physical health of their children.  A high school diploma or GED dramatically increases a person’s long-term earning potential, which means more money for food, utilities, and other expenses that affect a child’s well-being.

  Early Childhood Education, High School/GED, Primary Education, Vocational Training