Baby Steps Case for Support

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Every Step Counts: The Case for Support

of college students who face an unplanned pregnancy do not complete their education because they lack the resources to be both a student and a parent.

The impact of an incomplete education is felt over multiple generations and across communities.

Student-Moms who finish their degrees earn on average $1.2 million dollars more over their lifetimes than those who drop out.

Baby Steps helps Student-Moms get to graduation.

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What We Provide: • • • • • • • •

Baby Steps provides a comprehensive range of resources that address every aspect of being both a student and a mother.

3 Pillars of Support: Through Baby Steps, Student-Moms have access to housing, community, and support. Baby Steps unique focus is supporting at-risk, historically underserved Student-Moms.

You can help us take the next step.

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Fully furnished house Individualized advocacy on campus Professional childcare Academic advising & tutoring Baby clothes, diapers, wipes, & other supplies Groceries & meals Utilities & internet Immediate access to medical professionals Professional counseling 24/7 access to on-site staff Resources for grants & scholarships Milestone celebrations Access to legal professionals Community of Student-Moms Episodes of empowerment: Unplanned & Untold podcast Enrichment Events for personal education & development

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The Power to Empower Everyday, there are college students who discover they are facing an unplanned pregnancy, and their universities often lack the resources to support them.

Colleges across the country are contacting Baby Steps to learn how best to serve these Student-Moms.

The Next Step: In response, Baby Steps made the decision to link arms with institutions and establish Hubs throughout the region and nation.

The Foundation • Co-Founders: Matt & Michelle Schultz • Baby Steps opens the doors to our first Hub in the Fall of 2017.

• Current Hubs: - Auburn University - The University of Alabama • Number of Inquiring Locations: 56

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The Hub Phases

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There are people in the community showing significant interest and having preliminary conversations with Baby Steps staff.

Official Baby Steps Staff or Planters are actively fundraising to be able to open their doors and begin serving Student-Moms.

The Hub is up and running, and Student-Moms are being empowered with housing, community, and support.

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“I think the biggest step that really changed our pathway in my college journey was when I found Baby Steps.”

With your help, we will expand on our existing foundation of services, enriching the lives of every Student-Mom and baby at universities across the region & country.

You have the opportunity to make a tangible impact now and for generations to come.

Scan to hear from our Student-Moms

- Abby

Community Student-Mom and Graduate (December 2024, University of Alabama)

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“My ultimate goal after covering operational expenses is to provide a level of matching funds to local Hub planters to accelerate the formation of Baby Steps on their campuses. The opportunity to make a generational impact in these students’ lives is immense.”

- Cary Chandler President & CEO

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You're Invited Levels of Giving: Baby Steps Ambassador Monthly Gifts

Empowerment Circle $5,000+

My husband and I had an unplanned pregnancy at Auburn University in the early 2000s, so I personally understand the beauty yet difficulty of completing my education while parenting. Being a new Student-Mom in this situation is hard which is why I was so happy to see Baby Steps open! The Baby Steps team creating an inclusive community to support Student-Moms is what led me to give. If I can be a small part of making life a little easier for a Student-Mom trying to get her education and raise a baby, I’m honored to do it. This is one check I’m more than happy to write!

Legacy Circle $10,000+

Foundation Club Multi-year commitments $2,500+ per year for 5 years

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- Claire Goldman Legacy Circle

Take the Next Step You can have a powerful impact on Student-Moms striving to complete their education in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy.

Your gift, whether monthly or multi-year is critically important because…

Every Step Counts babysteps.org/everystepcounts

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