Mothers of Invention: Catherine Ferguson Academy

While many pregnant teens and young mothers aspire to continue their education and achieve big dreams, they are often faced with challenges that impede these goals, such as a lack of access to daycare and a dearth of community support. Moved by these issues facing young girls in Detroit, Asenath Andrews founded the Catherine Ferguson Academy over 25 years ago. A revolutionary experiment in education -- named after a famous freed slave who was passionate about education despite being illiterate herself -- the school helps young women with children complete their secondary schooling and create futures with far fewer limitations for themselves and their children.

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This school changed my life! I was head down the road of despair, with a baby boy and with no confidence. Thank you Ms. Andrews and team for all of you’re hard work and dedication!!

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Love this school...

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