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Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: To offer young parents a rigorous, relevant, & engaging education so they are empowered with the skills needed to raise healthy children & graduate prepared for success in college & careers. The school's vision is to see young families creating a legacy of education leading to compelling careers, financial independence & positive parenting.
Programs: Nlcs is in its 2nd year of operations with 110 funded students and 80 early childhood students. Program service for pregnant and parenting teens in nw aurora where the teen birth rate is particularly high and school options tailored to young parents are not easily accessible. Program geared towards both young parents and their children, nlcs has the unique opportunity to impact 2 generations at a time.