Helping Teen Mothers Succeed
Addressing the critical needs of teen moms between 16 -18 years old and their unborn child
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Martha’s Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to nurturing, educating, supporting, and empowering teen mothers. Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Martha’s Foundation was founded by Myrtle Watson, a former nurse and educator to the once Margaret Hudson Program for teen mothers in the Tulsa Public School system.

Founded in 2010, Martha’s Foundation has been a vision for Myrtle Watson for over thirty years. With dedicated partnerships with Tulsa Hill Church of the Nazarene, Tulsa Department of Human Services, and many other local and national corporations and organizations, Martha’s Foundation opened its first family-centered home in the fall of 2020.

Target Demographics

The residential program located in the Tulsa area, specifically targets young mothers between the ages of 16-18.

1 out of 3 teen moms experience homelessness. 50% will be jobless; and 95% of the employed will have earned income below the poverty line. (According to the Mental Health Association of Tulsa.)
We provide a supervised family-centered home to assist teen moms in becoming independent and productive community members.
On the average 200+ youth turn 18 while in DHS oversight in Tulsa County.

Teen girls undergoing emotional instability from familiar abusers often suffer depression leaving them with little interest in personal self-care, education, and positive physical recreation.

In Oklahoma, there are over 80K families living on the limited incomes of grandparents and a teen mom may find that her current circumstances can not be supported by this unique financial dynamic.
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Client Expectations

Educational achievement as a teen mom positively affects the economical well-being for her and her child for generations.
Home economics is essential in helping young mothers learn to cook, maintain a clean home and learn personal responsibility.
The experience of case management promises to be challenging yet rewarding for mom and baby.
Prenatal care can help prevent complications and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, anemia, premature birth, having low birth weight babies and experiencing postpartum depression.
A proper health care program for a child of a teen mother is essential to basic parenting and child health.
All residents all expected to adhere to the goals and policies of the home.
The mission, values and support of Martha’s Foundation is made possible by the leadership of a Board of Directors, dedicated staff and volunteers, as well as the generosity of our community. Find out how you can join our mission to serve some of Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.

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