YOUNG MOTHERS IN RHODE ISLAND

The Dunamis Synergy initiative of the West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation is a two-generation initiative supporting parents with young children acquire postsecondary credentials and gainful employment while simultaneously preparing their children for future success. The Initiative serves residents of Rhode Island's four Core Cities (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket), providing services to help expectant and parenting students access and persist in secondary and postsecondary educational settings.

DataSpark partnered with the initiative to analyze data and create a comprehensive picture of young mothers in Rhode Island. Specifically, we highlight the educational and employment outcomes of 11,875 women who gave birth in Rhode Island between the ages of 15 and 25 in the years 2010 and 2015. This cohort excludes those young women who gave birth after completing postsecondary education and whose educational records could not found.

Explore the dashboard to learn more about these mothers.