Company Profile
Young Moms Together
Company Overview
Young Moms Together (formerly Florence Crittenton Programs of SC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping pregnant and parenting youth build brighter, more stable futures. Our work is rooted in the belief that every young mom deserves safety, dignity, support, and the opportunity to thrive.
Company History
The first Florence Crittenton home opened in New York City in 1883 as the Florence Night Mission to serve “lost and fallen women and wayward girls.” Founded by Charles Crittenton, a self-made millionaire and philanthropist, the home was named after his daughter, who died from scarlet fever at age four. Similar homes—either founded as Crittenton homes or later joining the Crittenton family—flourished across the country. By 1914, there were 76 Crittenton homes in the United States, as well as in China, France, Japan, and Mexico. Many locations, including the Charleston home, were established as a direct result of Mr. Crittenton’s generosity.
In 1897, Charleston resident Claudia Tharin was moved by a newspaper article about the suicide attempt of an unmarried pregnant woman who had come to the city to give birth. Deeply affected, Ms. Tharin—together with a group of Charleston women—formed the Christ Love Mission, a network of volunteers who provided support and limited residential care in their own homes to single pregnant women and mothers in need. This revolutionary model soon garnered the support of Kate Waller Barrett, MD, one of the nation’s first female pediatricians.
In 1899, Dr. Barrett invited Charles Crittenton to visit the program’s small office at 10 Washington Street. After making a significant financial contribution, the agency was renamed The Florence Crittenton Home and Hospital. Families, physicians, clergy, schools, and social agencies referred young women in need, while volunteers ensured the program’s operations. The agency became incorporated in 1923, with Mrs. H. Jermain Slocum as its first president. Construction on a new residential home began in 1927, and the first client was admitted to the facility at 19 St. Margaret Street in 1932. This residential home became the only program of its kind in South Carolina and continued operating for more than 90 years.
Early medical services were provided on-site by volunteer physicians, including Dr. Henry W. deSaussure and Dr. Joseph I. Waring. As the community grew, infants were delivered at Roper Hospital until 1954, when the Medical University of South Carolina assumed this responsibility under Dr. Lawrence L. Hester, Jr. A free-standing chapel, built in 1954 and renovated after Hurricane Hugo, became a space for reflection, celebration, and community gatherings.
In response to rising numbers of pregnant teens experiencing educational disruption, the agency opened a daytime school program in 1986, funded by the South Carolina General Assembly. To reflect this expanded scope, the agency adopted the name Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina.
Recognizing the needs of young parents without stable housing, the agency launched the Family Development Program in 1997, offering transitional living apartments and supportive services. The program expanded in 1999 and continues today as a vital housing resource for young parents. In 1997, the historic St. Margaret Street facility was added to the National Register of Historic Places. A partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina resulted in an on-site medical clinic in 2006, reviving the agency’s longstanding commitment to holistic prenatal care.
As part of the National Crittenton family, the agency evolved alongside 34 peer organizations nationwide offering prevention and intervention services for at-risk and system-involved girls, young women, and families.
A New Era of Community-Based Care: 2024–2025
In 2024, the agency became an official Parents as Teachers (PAT) affiliate, strengthening its capacity to provide evidence-based home visiting, early childhood development support, and parenting education to young moms.
In 2025, the organization formally rebranded to Young Moms Together (YMT) to better reflect its mission, values, and the diverse services offered to young mothers and their children. That same year, the agency launched its Success Coach program, a trauma-responsive, relationship-based model designed to support pregnant and parenting youth. The program focuses on increasing placement permanency, building protective factors, and reducing the risk of homelessness or system re-entry.
Also in 2025, YMT completed a historic transition from its long-standing congregate-care facility by selling the 19 St. Margaret Street home and reinvesting in a more modern, family-centered residential model. The organization purchased two single-family homes to create smaller, nurturing, community-integrated environments for pregnant and parenting youth—aligning with state and national best practices emphasizing home-like settings over institutional care.
Today, as Young Moms Together, the organization continues its legacy of providing hope, safety, and opportunity. YMT empowers young mothers through education, counseling, housing support, early childhood development services, medical care coordination, and coaching. Grounded in more than a century of service, YMT remains committed to helping every young family build self-worth, strengthen resilience, and achieve independence.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
COA Accredited since 1985
Parents as Teachers affiliate
Benefits
Use of company vehicle
Company-issued cell phone
Company-wide incentive plan