Chariti Home Ministries
Belleville, Illinois · since 2009

Brighter futures for teen parents, and the children who change everything.

For 17 years, Chariti Home Ministries has walked alongside teen parents building stronger lives. Now we’re removing the financial barriers that stand between them and a future, through scholarships, housing, and family support.

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800+
families served
17
years of love
4
ways we help
Kalie Hester at her high school graduation
Love never fails
through every circumstance
17
Years of service
800+
Families empowered
4
Core program areas
100%
Faith-inspired, community-rooted
A new chapter, the same heart

From walking beside, to opening doors

As we enter our 17th year, we’re shifting from direct coaching and counseling to a resource & scholarship ministry: a bridge between teen parents and the opportunities that build lasting stability.

Our Vision

To transform the lives of teen parents and their children for generations to come by creating pathways to education, stability, and hope.

Our Mission

To provide financial support that empowers teen parents to continue their education through scholarships, housing assistance, utility support, and optional faith-based resources, encouraging long-term family success and self-sufficiency.

Teresa J., founder of Chariti Home Ministries
Teresa J. as a teen parent
At 15
A note from our founder

Don’t put a period where God places a semicolon

Once, I was a teen parent too, and I know how easy it is to believe your story is already over. It isn’t. Where you might place a period, God places a semicolon: a pause, not an ending. The sentence keeps going.

To every young parent reading this: thank you for letting Chariti Home walk a few pages of your story with you. The best chapters are still ahead.

With love,
Teresa J.
Founder, Chariti Home Ministries
How we help

Four ways we open doors

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01

Educational Advancement Scholarships

Annual scholarships for graduating teen parents pursuing college, trade school, or workforce training.

02

Housing Stability Assistance

One-time grants for deposits, first month’s rent, and utilities: safe homes for growing families.

03

Emergency Family Support

Help in a crisis: transportation, childcare, and essentials that keep education on track.

04

Spiritual Enrichment (optional)

Encouragement for those who want it: devotionals, prayer, and connection to local community.

COMING SOON · 2027 & BEYOND

Trauma Healing Circles

A new program we’re prayerfully exploring: small, supportive circles where young parents can find healing, connection, and hope together. We’re still shaping the details. Stay tuned for more in 2027 and beyond.

Konnisha’s story
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Client success story

Konnisha’s story

Behind every statistic is a parent who refused to give up. Konnisha’s journey, through the hardest seasons and into a future she built for her family, is the reason this ministry exists.

“Because love never fails and endures through every circumstance.”

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There’s a place for you here

Every gift, partnership, and hour removes a barrier for a young family. Choose the way that fits you.

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Give your time at an event or in the community.

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A thread of faith, a welcome to all

We believe every teen parent carries a future worth investing in, and that love, made practical, transforms generations.