Centro Las Claras: New Opportunity for Teen Moms

The first quarter of 2026 has been filled with excitement, hope, and new beginnings at the Las Claras Program.

This year, we welcomed a new group of 25 adolescent mothers and their babies, each arriving with unique stories, challenges, and dreams for the future. From their very first days in the program, these young women have demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, and a strong commitment to building better opportunities for themselves and their children.

As classes resumed, participants began receiving the comprehensive support that defines the Las Claras model. Beyond academic and psychosocial services, we have launched new technical training opportunities in partnership with INADEH and Gastón Institute, providing practical skills that will strengthen their future employability and economic independence. These training opportunities are designed to help participants gain valuable workplace competencies while building confidence in their own abilities.

This quarter also marked an important milestone for Group 14, whose participants began their professional internships with partner companies. This hands-on experience represents a significant step toward workforce integration, allowing the young mothers to apply the skills they have acquired throughout the program while gaining valuable professional experience and expanding their employment opportunities.

At the same time, our team continues to provide individualized follow-up and support to each participant, her child, and her family. Through psychological counseling, social work services, parenting guidance, health monitoring, and early childhood development activities, we work to ensure that every family receives the tools and support needed to thrive.

The babies enrolled in the program have also begun participating in early stimulation and developmental activities, helping them build strong foundations during their most critical years of growth. Watching these young mothers learn, grow, and actively engage in their children's development is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work.

As participants progress through the program, they continue building the educational, technical, and personal skills necessary to achieve long-term economic independence and create brighter futures for their families.

We are incredibly excited about what lies ahead for both our new participants and those advancing into the employability phase. Every year, we are reminded that when young women are given access to education, support, and opportunity, they can transform not only their own lives but also the future of the next generation.

Thank you for believing in these young mothers and for making this journey possible. Your support continues to create opportunities, restore hope, and open doors to brighter futures for families across our community.

During the last quarter of 2025, the Las Claras Program continued to strengthen its comprehensive impact on the lives of adolescent mothers and their children in the community of Felipillo. Throughout this period, the program actively supported Groups 13 through 16, providing psychosocial care, academic education, technical training, as well as health and early childhood stimulation services, ensuring a holistic and sustained approach.

One of the most significant achievements of the quarter was the graduation of 18 adolescent mothers in December, who successfully completed the Administrative Assistant Technical Program offered by INADEH, culminating 880 hours of theoretical and practical training. This milestone represents a critical step toward labor market integration and economic autonomy, further reinforced by professional internships that received positive evaluations from participating companies.

In the academic area, participants from Groups 13 and 14 obtained their High School Diploma in Commerce, while Group 15 successfully advanced through 11th-grade coursework. In parallel, remedial classes in literacy and numeracy were delivered, resulting in notable improvements in academic performance, functional skills, and personal confidence.

Regarding emotional and family well-being, more than 1,200 hours of psychological support were provided during the semester, complemented by social work interventions and home visits. These actions strengthened emotional stability and reinforced family and community support networks. Additionally, access to comprehensive health services was ensured, including pediatric and gynecological care, as well as family planning follow-up.

The children of program participants benefited from over 4,000 combined hours of care and individualized early childhood stimulation, promoting cognitive, motor, linguistic, and socio-emotional development within a safe and nurturing environment.

Finally, the program advanced in the consolidation of its Employability and Graduate Follow-Up Phase, achieving concrete job placements and ongoing recruitment processes scheduled for early 2026. Looking ahead, the team is preparing to launch Group 17 and implement strategic adjustments to the intervention model, with the goal of expanding reach, improving retention, and continuing to generate sustainable, long-term impact.

Thanks to the continued support of our donors, the Las Claras Program continues to demonstrate that comprehensive and sustained interventions can transform life trajectories and create real opportunities for adolescent mothers and their families.